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 3040303 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3041694 epoch_slot_no: 17694 block_no: 3040161 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-08-29 00:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf84e3646e7e5b540a8f5b04ed5ef6a0c0a5df7638bdae9a341cbeefaa7286de8Block Operator
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