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 3033414 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3034805 epoch_slot_no: 10805 block_no: 3033272 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2019-08-27 09:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc87453f35671796735dccc1897843214e4ccd35fab8d327e1e29fbc17de1c883Block Operator
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