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 3040664 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3042055 epoch_slot_no: 18055 block_no: 3040522 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6302 time: 2019-08-29 02:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6b2c887c09e6889ad98f3365338e4d43d856a091d00e7e6d1b8f6c9447cc9a9Block Operator
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