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 3030014 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031405 epoch_slot_no: 7405 block_no: 3029872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-08-26 14:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c027d39b596cbaffbdc8f61861a98e67b411346a9e6930df4c41f28e0d63d62Block Operator
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