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 3040408 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3041799 epoch_slot_no: 17799 block_no: 3040266 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3078 time: 2019-08-29 00:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09421082e09094386efc950f5a510a7fc53758b43e4ee4dfe4807e6541a355d2Block Operator
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