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 3009583 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010975 epoch_slot_no: 8575 block_no: 3009442 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1719 time: 2019-08-21 21:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbeaf0f43d5719ea8cf02af4994fb7fdb427d3cca69820bdc75a860715c8f3a61Block Operator
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