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 3009647 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3011039 epoch_slot_no: 8639 block_no: 3009506 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1664 time: 2019-08-21 21:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30c609377e536686750054fb0075c8134a6fc53feabbf46fbdcc949274cfe665Block Operator
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