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 3041500 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3042891 epoch_slot_no: 18891 block_no: 3041358 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-29 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7fa93b5ec9bc22a3a16fc0181757f41d0b3b525fe74f84902b96a7efb58969dBlock Operator
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