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 3033833 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035224 epoch_slot_no: 11224 block_no: 3033691 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-08-27 12:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fd120dd616eb9dfba6f50d3f9d78967a8e51d581d723635f88c0a14a83d422bBlock Operator
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