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 3043811 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045202 epoch_slot_no: 21202 block_no: 3043669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2019-08-29 19:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21d247a18e6be292a693699dbac42708bb4c98d8cce7554067773ab91a23193fBlock Operator
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