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 3041207 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042598 epoch_slot_no: 18598 block_no: 3041065 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1699 time: 2019-08-29 05:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b1136be6fa362ea219b1471056b0feac3ea13b3acefda27184aeb13a7d17c24Block Operator
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