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 3040899 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042290 epoch_slot_no: 18290 block_no: 3040757 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-29 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa340eb95eb7a4f6c4a55d06897d2ecdcdc14b332097875229db3f72918c4c75fBlock Operator
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