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 3033966 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3035357 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 3033824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5361 time: 2019-08-27 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14efcb2383c5dea4bd845b172d58433100dd084a116fcedc3c8da179047057c3Block Operator
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