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 3028206 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3029597 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 3028064 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5869 time: 2019-08-26 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63715280062d7cfd6f8c6a4e66029db725f7d9867d87c902694af35b28f7cd4cBlock Operator
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