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 3033640 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035031 epoch_slot_no: 11031 block_no: 3033498 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2019-08-27 11:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xded0965e7021898840a75dad55d5b4b80690dc3f05db90ba9e487938bb3b1d1bBlock Operator
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