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 3041152 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042543 epoch_slot_no: 18543 block_no: 3041010 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-29 04:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x286e3d0e20b494f4cfc5fab9ab9c07ca7557eef1b87f9a9de4dbef7ddd95d634Block Operator
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