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 3029623 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031014 epoch_slot_no: 7014 block_no: 3029481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3441 time: 2019-08-26 12:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd31fdb6dca72a370c7ea95d7a77890292284468afbe60effab658c8b8addacf6Block Operator
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