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 3040287 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3041678 epoch_slot_no: 17678 block_no: 3040145 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2019-08-28 23:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f93ccd4969d4d81e21fa25ffb67b6aca610d59462a1ceb527f7d4f82088e420Block Operator
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