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 3024592 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3025983 epoch_slot_no: 1983 block_no: 3024450 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2988 time: 2019-08-25 08:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3503cc3af7eca26009c2e55291efe8ce62f3edaf5a93d61cfda0e2312741fa34Block Operator
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