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 3029157 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3030548 epoch_slot_no: 6548 block_no: 3029015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2019-08-26 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17e616f6849b39850dbb2cb49de815b590c1add9ab84dbe4f6506fc84a571f82Block Operator
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