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 3040181 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3041572 epoch_slot_no: 17572 block_no: 3040039 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1580 time: 2019-08-28 23:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90b7624e74d8b91e1db413e2b901fcb43c545a38bf8d1af8bd69fb722ce2195dBlock Operator
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