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 3029646 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3031037 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 3029504 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3686 time: 2019-08-26 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd73ab822bcefd0fe9ee4a6623871b6be9675978ece0fe93510390a60e7933d5dBlock Operator
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