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 3028956 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030347 epoch_slot_no: 6347 block_no: 3028814 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-26 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13391109d70b939b0455c320056832fcab055773cba9ae077036ae8f5dfb6b09Block Operator
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