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 3042113 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3043504 epoch_slot_no: 19504 block_no: 3041971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1884 time: 2019-08-29 10:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3daa67e7b3a362cd1f2afebc9d0881b9826fb2b3cef1ba8d9b7e5e18014bcdd0Block Operator
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