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 3026729 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3028120 epoch_slot_no: 4120 block_no: 3026587 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2019-08-25 20:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb76e8ace061445e5044f20007696973c9dfec960d8a5e1c0a17a075e3ada5057Block Operator
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