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 3024046 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3025437 epoch_slot_no: 1437 block_no: 3023904 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-25 05:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9d28dc17579ad18fd0197ff01b51ebb748a84ec7bccdf145b7cd1e2c6b15f6fBlock Operator
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