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 3040740 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3042131 epoch_slot_no: 18131 block_no: 3040598 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4306 time: 2019-08-29 02:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b34beb621989c1e050ccc1fa5b6aa372be2c3c8fc558537134311e4d14df679Block Operator
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