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 3026955 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3028346 epoch_slot_no: 4346 block_no: 3026813 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1845 time: 2019-08-25 21:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47d4f1065caa432d815304ce7f18f707954129ab5f706d2b8958d15941e620d4Block Operator
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