A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3009377 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010769 epoch_slot_no: 8369 block_no: 3009236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1972 time: 2019-08-21 20:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43205faf919101d419627bae2a5d988fa8c8129f0339bd42d7f497683ab206aeBlock Operator
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