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 3022878 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3024269 epoch_slot_no: 269 block_no: 3022736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-24 23:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5a55529778c564927b224f52d686034e2a9f23dbad4c7f40bcd7b30f28fc68fBlock Operator
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