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 3023526 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3024917 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 3023384 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3012 time: 2019-08-25 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5e2ddd789acede7e081f6013b1dae5dc8a651aa2e7ac5e50d253a4ebbf6d3ddBlock Operator
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