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 3041420 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042811 epoch_slot_no: 18811 block_no: 3041278 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-29 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7848f658522cb11ace57df65f884db79cfafc2c478f1414fe21c9539b6a08b04Block Operator
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