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 3031067 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3032458 epoch_slot_no: 8458 block_no: 3030925 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2366 time: 2019-08-26 20:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4830dc375cdf2a7cbeda419a44d52a1a8bc42359a473bb46be6343973d90fecbBlock Operator
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