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 3031343 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3032734 epoch_slot_no: 8734 block_no: 3031201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-26 22:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28d2a7961b6e358b3eaace149b386e3fb2fcb0fe089602b2ed52b54873c3b6b1Block Operator
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