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 3041734 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3043125 epoch_slot_no: 19125 block_no: 3041592 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2595 time: 2019-08-29 07:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x332131095187f844c27e00450d5bab4ec58a65386ecc834524002ed0adf3d9b2Block Operator
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