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 3040146 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3041537 epoch_slot_no: 17537 block_no: 3040004 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-28 23:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd40951999c654673ef2437ae93b5bb53e30a9209c0f3200f15d3ff8c3781d80cBlock Operator
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