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 3025113 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3026504 epoch_slot_no: 2504 block_no: 3024971 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-25 11:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf463c18bbf09955f7acd28d4f971ff4e6046fae0755cc34c17b0f0028862986Block Operator
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