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 3041660 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3043051 epoch_slot_no: 19051 block_no: 3041518 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-29 07:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaeca7e5ff109830de0f4e27aafb1488ae23930f94fed1b1b64e1ca50cc32182eBlock Operator
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