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 3026623 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3028014 epoch_slot_no: 4014 block_no: 3026481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3299 time: 2019-08-25 20:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5533012796200d7938007ffdc3415980def04f379bd23793b7cb667b689168e4Block Operator
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