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 3029758 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031149 epoch_slot_no: 7149 block_no: 3029616 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1984 time: 2019-08-26 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8415dcc70c279d48bfa1d7850b44cbf6c1961b83f57fdc03d8dd4dd34108a54eBlock Operator
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