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 3040244 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3041635 epoch_slot_no: 17635 block_no: 3040102 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-28 23:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4110a85343b909a4bc658827bd09974338c36b7938ef90893b36f18d67a3f81Block Operator
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