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 3025855 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3027246 epoch_slot_no: 3246 block_no: 3025713 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1378 time: 2019-08-25 15:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b0bd1c52e235ef68aa0fbfb3f04c20a0419a86c15e96265473f9f00fe7c1c09Block Operator
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