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 3009542 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010934 epoch_slot_no: 8534 block_no: 3009401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2616 time: 2019-08-21 21:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69a2afe78f1315ca3bdf6c70da60eb8733d92c00689065664499e8954c5dd269Block Operator
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