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 3028571 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3029962 epoch_slot_no: 5962 block_no: 3028429 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2960 time: 2019-08-26 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6330e0f862ddbb6390a07501b863b4ddb223f2413e179963aff6b1602969c366Block Operator
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