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 3022653 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3024044 epoch_slot_no: 44 block_no: 3022511 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1385 time: 2019-08-24 21:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a1b28aa290444b18acdc237d00db1944cfe2c4b9ed2bbcf4ef354948af96367Block Operator
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