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 3042576 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3043967 epoch_slot_no: 19967 block_no: 3042434 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2414 time: 2019-08-29 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb32e66cef2e86acfb94812caf1a7f0bc798ba47ec40b5a886d5b89f7012b6fa8Block Operator
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