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 3029969 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3031360 epoch_slot_no: 7360 block_no: 3029827 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2165 time: 2019-08-26 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d4360d053c02dd3ff8d14c2617c3be117e96c43a28867b02fa323fb57e5631dBlock Operator
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