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 3024626 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3026017 epoch_slot_no: 2017 block_no: 3024484 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1000 time: 2019-08-25 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbce83153ba9e520a5e0613a2a0e2166411cb9137191cffa6090f52aa317cdcf8Block Operator
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