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 3024066 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3025457 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3023924 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5349 time: 2019-08-25 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e9e32c2ed02eaa0f4ba3b3567c08e5364f201c39d65589f54a1773e32602a20Block Operator
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