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 3025976 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3027367 epoch_slot_no: 3367 block_no: 3025834 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2581 time: 2019-08-25 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcce71544ba4c9678ed4b4d80b54c2f2b72caa287cc00c41d755b8875066562afBlock Operator
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