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 3033292 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3034683 epoch_slot_no: 10683 block_no: 3033150 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2645 time: 2019-08-27 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ba151f8effd3360fd97cc2ee67ed20f5a8aa0fb1257ebfed965e9b897294c6bBlock Operator
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