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 3030563 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3031954 epoch_slot_no: 7954 block_no: 3030421 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-08-26 17:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1adc30f253c3b5473b49fb24d7bae210849ebd670184743e59618aeb099ccbaBlock Operator
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