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 3029999 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031390 epoch_slot_no: 7390 block_no: 3029857 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2641 time: 2019-08-26 14:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f76e2cea93ceca98f34fe14b5e08f6970c0d5db4c85ae1cc93b6b77b05860c2Block Operator
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