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 3026061 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3027452 epoch_slot_no: 3452 block_no: 3025919 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2019-08-25 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75d778ee6ce6df700330f931e867298f2a5ae6140555e40c83e43193752108e2Block Operator
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