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 3041052 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042443 epoch_slot_no: 18443 block_no: 3040910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1174 time: 2019-08-29 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68fb7f57ff5c420ebc30dde11d5acba723b2ae29550c7583b5491f5c6cddbcb1Block Operator
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