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 3040563 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3041954 epoch_slot_no: 17954 block_no: 3040421 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-29 01:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef876e10639a9aebe2a7eb0e05a3a13fe192f414a8676f0d25ac85126ec2022aBlock Operator
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