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 3041659 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3043050 epoch_slot_no: 19050 block_no: 3041517 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1670 time: 2019-08-29 07:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94ed4269a90cb73b788cebd6d8bbc896008a38dded5dd1461d1a18e96e345d8eBlock Operator
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