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 3040318 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3041709 epoch_slot_no: 17709 block_no: 3040176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2060 time: 2019-08-29 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ba0c61220ddb8c0d11cd6f104cc3dfe4e3f6b30bb987151782b7af5ef782982Block Operator
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