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 3023690 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3025081 epoch_slot_no: 1081 block_no: 3023548 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3534 time: 2019-08-25 03:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a823558b605f4deeb3d74573cc6785e6f21ecd5b80e18c598521aa1c1d1ea7aBlock Operator
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