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 3040801 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042192 epoch_slot_no: 18192 block_no: 3040659 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3292 time: 2019-08-29 02:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80c4476721f18f719118e7c015277f7ac73524081c24c6a48d4c0e7013fcedeeBlock Operator
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