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 3030222 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3031613 epoch_slot_no: 7613 block_no: 3030080 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1258 time: 2019-08-26 16:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf56aaa061aaab70ea59e63a11d5f42a6b63fbb057c94842fa4b4ff9c7c45d6d2Block Operator
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