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 3029533 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030924 epoch_slot_no: 6924 block_no: 3029391 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2968 time: 2019-08-26 12:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd46daf279227558b3681df89aca25f062e851389a4a61f41f37cf4372dfee3c8Block Operator
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