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 3026699 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3028090 epoch_slot_no: 4090 block_no: 3026557 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3965 time: 2019-08-25 20:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95ef36bf4587854085a93c69378a6ac37eb1f33d7fc69f5c6bf094a32fd7789cBlock Operator
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