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 3023961 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3025352 epoch_slot_no: 1352 block_no: 3023819 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1000 time: 2019-08-25 05:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf40d1e3b05d58be44525f66e2b6bddfa18956f73a0442b56e820af20b92ef22cBlock Operator
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