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 3010249 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3011641 epoch_slot_no: 9241 block_no: 3010108 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1309 time: 2019-08-22 01:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9480a8ff8b2b6c73674845ea4c5f308008db1644011a195032f009dd25829c69Block Operator
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