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 3030134 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031525 epoch_slot_no: 7525 block_no: 3029992 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1878 time: 2019-08-26 15:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaaca8c4aeb5a9a449c180c336da66fbe5bd553a68e8028c13d982f43111dd897Block Operator
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