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 3034035 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035426 epoch_slot_no: 11426 block_no: 3033893 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4456 time: 2019-08-27 13:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9674ea6325e408eb26af51614b99d6c4235e733d2d1ce2fdbba97852c78f7fbaBlock Operator
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