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 3024339 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3025730 epoch_slot_no: 1730 block_no: 3024197 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-25 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6f01cc5a8ef9477520eb2481bfccd8187aeb40f6861cdab4674a8c9a379cc3aBlock Operator
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