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 3026686 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3028077 epoch_slot_no: 4077 block_no: 3026544 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-08-25 20:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b5b6ba576a95e286ef27c3f6f527585ca987462163cf627d363ad70ab65d29aBlock Operator
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