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 3028213 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3029604 epoch_slot_no: 5604 block_no: 3028071 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2553 time: 2019-08-26 04:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15130a34954191a5ee273db014ab61298a875f9b22658f912e374277e821c5f6Block Operator
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