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 3029578 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3030969 epoch_slot_no: 6969 block_no: 3029436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2019-08-26 12:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x046070afc74e03af029d44a142b90d48c744cc2f38f1e8a65a13740ad74d8574Block Operator
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