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 3042988 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3044379 epoch_slot_no: 20379 block_no: 3042846 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2478 time: 2019-08-29 14:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85f653bf94e1d2eb03f70e3a307ddfad9294457913b2ca07edc0a7c2aed60fbdBlock Operator
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