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 3041147 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042538 epoch_slot_no: 18538 block_no: 3041005 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2410 time: 2019-08-29 04:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2e2832fce3d1ec1fda16d847814f2b015691ba0d45a244fba917cdd11f16937Block Operator
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