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 3043857 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045248 epoch_slot_no: 21248 block_no: 3043715 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-29 19:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a88ad90ae0e33ad549bf40150912eb3ca8d33ac00216a470ed7c260f0e6f3a0Block Operator
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