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 3029443 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030834 epoch_slot_no: 6834 block_no: 3029301 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2019-08-26 11:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa571d1288d68fa5a533d9d53d334ff0a548395c156de0f29882b0a79782b3681Block Operator
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