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 3030037 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031428 epoch_slot_no: 7428 block_no: 3029895 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2019-08-26 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab0c50aa4f7a6df68e8d84966c94ca2ad055b300a09859cdbe70709149a6ec5cBlock Operator
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