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 3042108 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3043499 epoch_slot_no: 19499 block_no: 3041966 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-29 10:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdac1914f7f0d407daed97c86fa7a3c2eb5a74ac3a4352c8728e918a0b3087225Block Operator
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