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 3025916 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3027307 epoch_slot_no: 3307 block_no: 3025774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1694 time: 2019-08-25 16:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f6181041799feb539795f9f9e7fac6ffc5c8e550cbed9c52c33111b778b6befBlock Operator
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