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 3033427 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3034818 epoch_slot_no: 10818 block_no: 3033285 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1902 time: 2019-08-27 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x919abb16b822686cef8c3b56e09ca4b78e11c0261dcabbfa8f9b49f61a848b25Block Operator
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