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 3030270 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031661 epoch_slot_no: 7661 block_no: 3030128 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1779 time: 2019-08-26 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5286269ff80102adec9a86ec32b68bd9a16044d0f16b5b74816e4daa2d8c4a40Block Operator
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