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 3029849 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031240 epoch_slot_no: 7240 block_no: 3029707 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1910 time: 2019-08-26 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6c5eaf44e2ee359c53a55afa27beb662bc67acc1f8204ee1c80ec106a52eb90Block Operator
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