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 3028843 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030234 epoch_slot_no: 6234 block_no: 3028701 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-08-26 08:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd3becee08cddf03b81c220234d22a16a3e92b4b3f777159de83115b4ea50989Block Operator
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