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 3042366 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3043757 epoch_slot_no: 19757 block_no: 3042224 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2960 time: 2019-08-29 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6de0e3fd6455c1977c8b17afca3e6d94cba8857aec819f568ad9f3ccba4e63d7Block Operator
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