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 3030736 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3032127 epoch_slot_no: 8127 block_no: 3030594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1849 time: 2019-08-26 18:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x424aed0d92ca4f9a5cfc818be8378b3870de4f18a526f53911c25a62c9f6fe88Block Operator
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