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 3028697 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030088 epoch_slot_no: 6088 block_no: 3028555 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-08-26 07:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe01bd78066382407673548da5dcb3955d9b3aba7bd9405cc988a26b3519b549eBlock Operator
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