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 3026397 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3027788 epoch_slot_no: 3788 block_no: 3026255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2849 time: 2019-08-25 18:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cb26482216ceb20934f435ee1eab0d2753069f9dab1e04220fd8e437c55d4cfBlock Operator
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