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 3041614 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3043005 epoch_slot_no: 19005 block_no: 3041472 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-29 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24207b3ec0014104894de4ef77a0fa56a36c2a0c3ecab8126164d81250d1b6b2Block Operator
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