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 3041301 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3042692 epoch_slot_no: 18692 block_no: 3041159 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2468 time: 2019-08-29 05:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d6e4b72861d20dad18b0808f19340269b4ef606103cee218712a251b980a997Block Operator
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