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 3041158 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042549 epoch_slot_no: 18549 block_no: 3041016 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-29 04:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa274f592f4676bc6beb2003edb9d6ea239dd94b9ae79dff00d6a0d8dc04c4c02Block Operator
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