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 3010189 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3011581 epoch_slot_no: 9181 block_no: 3010048 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2911 time: 2019-08-22 00:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4589025db7525b3a1e685be1ce344a1abb1d56303d46db1841a7e0e84e4bc21Block Operator
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