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 3029413 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3030804 epoch_slot_no: 6804 block_no: 3029271 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2231 time: 2019-08-26 11:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x268061d3de5b58820b2adfa2fa583ca6c0d36b4e4c3d5eca7ebbed0cb70e9413Block Operator
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