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 3041706 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3043097 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 3041564 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4818 time: 2019-08-29 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64e03ca671214b9c4019ed95098a5ed51a59dc4a0f355f445ed59e2051ab4293Block Operator
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