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 3029142 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030533 epoch_slot_no: 6533 block_no: 3029000 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2207 time: 2019-08-26 10:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71cce8585629d7a98e5ac98715dc3af85bc9613ed69dda0a4fc46feefeb70e9bBlock Operator
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