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 3039942 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3041333 epoch_slot_no: 17333 block_no: 3039800 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1309 time: 2019-08-28 22:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d41fd50958c80345c63ca5b8ef16d6a993617099e99974aac817f642b740fb2Block Operator
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