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 3027361 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3028752 epoch_slot_no: 4752 block_no: 3027219 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2740 time: 2019-08-26 00:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed3bd106a282e362736d2b0f2c221de5f36aae56ff833b28e5fcf8748b62f808Block Operator
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