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 3041724 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3043115 epoch_slot_no: 19115 block_no: 3041582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1741 time: 2019-08-29 07:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25222a18b8bcc0b141fb7ff01dc7d0331ef70fd56501732793b2b8f06fe8f876Block Operator
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