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 3026077 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3027468 epoch_slot_no: 3468 block_no: 3025935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1384 time: 2019-08-25 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x776fd7fb246a9d110fe7332b0a5f820d94e098c1c3d35db9c019460386371d8fBlock Operator
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