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 3039429 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040820 epoch_slot_no: 16820 block_no: 3039287 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-08-28 19:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f6b41cbc3ef818908e80e2f6c71af6e4a477eb16555252a09c8e8bba781c902Block Operator
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