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 3025599 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3026990 epoch_slot_no: 2990 block_no: 3025457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2334 time: 2019-08-25 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53cbdabae5b432c2b3897b17d950c0290140879a7ee8028c90231ffe8bddd4e3Block Operator
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