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 3040690 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3042081 epoch_slot_no: 18081 block_no: 3040548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-08-29 02:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a470d9850fcc11b8d25c5d9a6de6b0f4fbdd22b0e650b396bb9a883b4736fd1Block Operator
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