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 3042397 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3043788 epoch_slot_no: 19788 block_no: 3042255 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-29 11:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf611c76878401c6934270df9be1c78be02c1c04b23056455770f663dda8c18d1Block Operator
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