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 3023631 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3025022 epoch_slot_no: 1022 block_no: 3023489 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1320 time: 2019-08-25 03:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x938e48ad46034ef5b5a1980d3668454004c56c97699b33d905e54eb66b4a3c5fBlock Operator
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