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 3042396 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3043787 epoch_slot_no: 19787 block_no: 3042254 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2808 time: 2019-08-29 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd727f110ef5d1a957ca4eb0039831155665cee22fb30af60054c046bc7302b41Block Operator
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