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 3024347 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3025738 epoch_slot_no: 1738 block_no: 3024205 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1505 time: 2019-08-25 07:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebeeeb6076876075e8fb1137530bbbb710f32ed5761fd72c70b8962ed6bee76eBlock Operator
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