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 3029728 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3031119 epoch_slot_no: 7119 block_no: 3029586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2019-08-26 13:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69b9c4efd2886eb42d9c2ef3ec9632d6e4673fa04b26d68329f804d0b3325211Block Operator
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