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 3031578 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3032969 epoch_slot_no: 8969 block_no: 3031436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1724 time: 2019-08-26 23:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42c0f0ad7d93aa56c974e8c59168237eeeb26deb78cfacc04ef7d815a44bb657Block Operator
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