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 3030676 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3032067 epoch_slot_no: 8067 block_no: 3030534 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1656 time: 2019-08-26 18:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e5231138aeb4ff3d1ea6681037aa929baa5396cff0091a460c9d3b94c83401dBlock Operator
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