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 3030450 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031841 epoch_slot_no: 7841 block_no: 3030308 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1623 time: 2019-08-26 17:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b906d73f7b74c304e8f69d6778a7738a90cd4236287997672cbe5c02ad85e9fBlock Operator
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