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 3023675 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3025066 epoch_slot_no: 1066 block_no: 3023533 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3660 time: 2019-08-25 03:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d503d64567f8196af458c0fb66d5e12f59283dfd1942e04dd62260ef43a37e5Block Operator
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