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 3042388 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3043779 epoch_slot_no: 19779 block_no: 3042246 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-29 11:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58f7276fa6291fa8df3b63bd3f2a6eaa90b0f7dd54706b729c8a80d491381941Block Operator
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