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 3029466 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3030857 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 3029324 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2614 time: 2019-08-26 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d13fd8ebf26c7b261ca0a4cd8d2529fc8d77718d1a1d4d575cd4f811ecb028fBlock Operator
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