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 3023541 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3024932 epoch_slot_no: 932 block_no: 3023399 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1751 time: 2019-08-25 02:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16ec381dc14cdaf8dcf9925600a7881404da989f02ae28a56520842e51b06d22Block Operator
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