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 3028992 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030383 epoch_slot_no: 6383 block_no: 3028850 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1525 time: 2019-08-26 09:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4cc4a29d8fe4d60fd34863a5170d32a50dbb8a37ee095b0525bb793cb159297Block Operator
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