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 3026938 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3028329 epoch_slot_no: 4329 block_no: 3026796 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2019-08-25 21:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x201fede9cbe0cdc77aa8e2327417e545636cd63b470f7bb277584425217545d6Block Operator
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