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 3029408 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030799 epoch_slot_no: 6799 block_no: 3029266 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-08-26 11:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ebe579a8be5b7bbf32b5d73a2d508f3f5d60fb0f761a397073f0385fcc1ff75Block Operator
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