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 3033941 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035332 epoch_slot_no: 11332 block_no: 3033799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1350 time: 2019-08-27 12:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x284cb4ff44be7f122c9d4200f3a9a61f9c0dfa09f38c9e40648d8fff625cf4aeBlock Operator
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