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 3024998 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3026389 epoch_slot_no: 2389 block_no: 3024856 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2019-08-25 11:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdd734cdbfe8bce983866a33c4cbddc8ab2ebb2636e09b8800df2d1129232ea9Block Operator
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