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 3028769 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3030160 epoch_slot_no: 6160 block_no: 3028627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2070 time: 2019-08-26 07:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x098c98911e10c9510ca98d981a192a5dffb500fa477e3a4e4ec3b3463fdc6bfaBlock Operator
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