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 3026970 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3028361 epoch_slot_no: 4361 block_no: 3026828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2019-08-25 21:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96fd3bfbdef8e049930838752c2b927685fc83c7ff8753fa2bb63927ea976452Block Operator
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