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 3027241 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3028632 epoch_slot_no: 4632 block_no: 3027099 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2017 time: 2019-08-25 23:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9da81eeba8e75547486cf6e435df4ac0108996f4fa6e615268f390b6b2d530f6Block Operator
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