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 3033939 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035330 epoch_slot_no: 11330 block_no: 3033797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2019-08-27 12:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fc9d5bf05fe2e0c1e36e4ba16d1e7ed54a101d2b9e23e173d2d705a53d061ccBlock Operator
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