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 3040122 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3041513 epoch_slot_no: 17513 block_no: 3039980 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2059 time: 2019-08-28 23:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47ba89b172dd40e7caf74d62088f03454634544ac19dd18650a9dc2726d87905Block Operator
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