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 3026796 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3028187 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 3026654 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1374 time: 2019-08-25 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x664a228d5aee7f868b44f7dd9e4debb7451e741a4402de63a69429f79e6bb591Block Operator
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