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 3041012 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3042403 epoch_slot_no: 18403 block_no: 3040870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7649 time: 2019-08-29 03:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dc84eb665ef3a7ff2e394118069f95cf35c8a1bc96d92030d425b2aba3b3bc8Block Operator
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