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 3025372 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3026763 epoch_slot_no: 2763 block_no: 3025230 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-08-25 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36d62abf359dfbf133b520d490288a3bee318aec52526efefd791231614b64a2Block Operator
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