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 3027542 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3028933 epoch_slot_no: 4933 block_no: 3027400 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2030 time: 2019-08-26 01:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb32a37090aaa5483ff5ffd41972df02a75cb402c4c7f6acf5bfd2454493b3e10Block Operator
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