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 3025506 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3026897 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3025364 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4639 time: 2019-08-25 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab621206ecacbbd5b759687696e8093208e7f3ff806dd34c7207a0138329b9f8Block Operator
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