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 3041346 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3042737 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 3041204 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2291 time: 2019-08-29 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdccb237bf99babc5ace91700e19810e8c2f5b7f945fbd14c1c4387f39ebc2e4aBlock Operator
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