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 3023453 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3024844 epoch_slot_no: 844 block_no: 3023311 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-25 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94a7cb27aa452c489bf543cfb8849da0b95d0f3b7b2a4f90b28d668e1af22096Block Operator
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