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 3043144 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3044535 epoch_slot_no: 20535 block_no: 3043002 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-29 15:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa30381ae3b9ea8de0f17b98be65b23d6b8f98f3a0f9a7da6dc3c7b3cdae0dd7fBlock Operator
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