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 3040446 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3041837 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 3040304 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6270 time: 2019-08-29 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbf71a52c255da9640ca411e800547fdca3e556ec6273d401825236637d931e8Block Operator
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