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 3024427 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3025818 epoch_slot_no: 1818 block_no: 3024285 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2330 time: 2019-08-25 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa6077f6e6b772dfe3366198975b98952f7bc1931fbf8d48b4e9c14216e8ac1fBlock Operator
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