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 3030300 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031691 epoch_slot_no: 7691 block_no: 3030158 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2019-08-26 16:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ac90f644b9d0ff735f577e02365eff846a0b512a45b21e1b979a90e6f714adfBlock Operator
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