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 3033739 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035130 epoch_slot_no: 11130 block_no: 3033597 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-08-27 11:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f37443a76871fee8acf550b55a2be5a88fdb9741dbd47b2dc43f80482961d9dBlock Operator
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