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 3043600 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3044991 epoch_slot_no: 20991 block_no: 3043458 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1375 time: 2019-08-29 18:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c34c7943da4113aed0a3a7b13ba3f3086f8b4312545007ed3475002af80e15fBlock Operator
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