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 3042885 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3044276 epoch_slot_no: 20276 block_no: 3042743 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1317 time: 2019-08-29 14:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47e9035d64f79950d11dd01ee4772f9297e1910cdefe51fb38702f0e865c5746Block Operator
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