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 3024076 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3025467 epoch_slot_no: 1467 block_no: 3023934 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7007 time: 2019-08-25 05:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc4aa3233501d4fe23f88b5514a4972237020468b03be5f6bd5dddaab05411fcBlock Operator
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