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 3027617 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3029008 epoch_slot_no: 5008 block_no: 3027475 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-08-26 01:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3eca4a3b713eb67e327b00fd08a08aefb5b1b646e1c656835f3814897f68a8aBlock Operator
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