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 3043631 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3045022 epoch_slot_no: 21022 block_no: 3043489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1892 time: 2019-08-29 18:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56c4d0b36c59dde2fd7903ff487a096bdbbe1bc15b7f1755f9f6a7f02274ba2fBlock Operator
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