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 3009666 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3011058 epoch_slot_no: 8658 block_no: 3009525 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1573 time: 2019-08-21 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55f0d8f349821448bede603a61032173e9dd7a46f53c68318353db15e5386319Block Operator
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