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 3031052 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3032443 epoch_slot_no: 8443 block_no: 3030910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-08-26 20:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e99880876635e51c48292ab401cd99a31b89184956e663c839769fdd43971f1Block Operator
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