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 3041180 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3042571 epoch_slot_no: 18571 block_no: 3041038 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2019-08-29 04:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61fb67a704746a1d1c07df993a31e39cfadfe6a49ae91592f486c83f9d879cd8Block Operator
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