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 3042066 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3043457 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 3041924 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2997 time: 2019-08-29 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa948fbb949543177830d07aa4890b17f3df9c4f404bea3dee0b470a74c73449dBlock Operator
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