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 3030311 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031702 epoch_slot_no: 7702 block_no: 3030169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2019-08-26 16:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1242e609cab3c0efec61714f0fca868b7fad4eb5be6db0eb4885e427665df6c1Block Operator
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