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 3029202 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3030593 epoch_slot_no: 6593 block_no: 3029060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-08-26 10:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d4c034626ec195cee47d64cba1bafe6d595b32ef5c974468e5b5ff776801715Block Operator
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