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 3034034 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035425 epoch_slot_no: 11425 block_no: 3033892 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2019-08-27 13:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x440a14cd6e28b60d94f48d3884bcd57d76eee3d0ca43a837ffc578b4d12f708eBlock Operator
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