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 3042312 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3043703 epoch_slot_no: 19703 block_no: 3042170 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-29 11:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28bd5bdbaba067886169e793f1bf6246edc001ff2679b188d6847fac2c101936Block Operator
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