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 3029262 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030653 epoch_slot_no: 6653 block_no: 3029120 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1689 time: 2019-08-26 10:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35eeade435617ee8096c93dff0cc3c828af6ccac11d5c252be2ef2ef757bd7f5Block Operator
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