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 3043458 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3044849 epoch_slot_no: 20849 block_no: 3043316 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-08-29 17:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28a38098b72ab6f5fe3c0c8c909b676a7e2ae8ca8faa2b571fb3da2b2acb84bdBlock Operator
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