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 3028556 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3029947 epoch_slot_no: 5947 block_no: 3028414 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2019-08-26 06:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2adda8c9676975af7f84cb080384d8b3d35b5afb79a8b6c04b6931332596f0beBlock Operator
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