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 3043721 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045112 epoch_slot_no: 21112 block_no: 3043579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-29 19:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbb2f76ba3897e21e2f4c6b305f9be314deb6a9a456df5a5538a2e83c2b59d42Block Operator
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