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 3033592 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3034983 epoch_slot_no: 10983 block_no: 3033450 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2270 time: 2019-08-27 10:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf36c61513a5b97e73c3e3f27fcee8ac94428273d44627843a98ecc0c6a734a12Block Operator
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