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 3009507 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010899 epoch_slot_no: 8499 block_no: 3009366 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2019-08-21 20:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe712c3cf4e340009bc0dfa90ac4cb5a1b052caecf3053b9d187d787f44b20aa9Block Operator
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