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 3041177 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042568 epoch_slot_no: 18568 block_no: 3041035 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-29 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbef96f3813e8d888f9fc4505ad6af2d14ee3d69c61742d59f21803b92e670ddeBlock Operator
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