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 3026305 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3027696 epoch_slot_no: 3696 block_no: 3026163 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-25 18:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96edb8056a93d4fdb81f3c1c1d17b7ed9f85a5062b81323c105179edb8dd0681Block Operator
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