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 3040410 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3041801 epoch_slot_no: 17801 block_no: 3040268 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-29 00:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24bc30e9a55bd246f36428b8e1cdd8001f76c3766665016d6bd7237d1b5654cbBlock Operator
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