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 3042668 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3044059 epoch_slot_no: 20059 block_no: 3042526 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-29 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8159d2240325cdd26518e66f3a860ebb80d067e91dd4d32058cd104b60512b4fBlock Operator
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