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 3030497 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031888 epoch_slot_no: 7888 block_no: 3030355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-08-26 17:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f5ded745ada3dd297b6d89c50ede71f719a5a736f860a85008c2a24e061785cBlock Operator
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