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 3023736 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3025127 epoch_slot_no: 1127 block_no: 3023594 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2834 time: 2019-08-25 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x375f7df841dc28bbca1b1a0eed4c1788306ce11ba7f180bd0dc25fb70eefb9e2Block Operator
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