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 3030164 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3031555 epoch_slot_no: 7555 block_no: 3030022 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2560 time: 2019-08-26 15:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fcd4bd75c93a9dc6bd4a6dbfcf4f9ae710a5588618d0e3f35cca9b890f08963Block Operator
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