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 3034152 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035543 epoch_slot_no: 11543 block_no: 3034010 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2111 time: 2019-08-27 13:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd863f4bd09d1c4ddeeeb153bdd545dcf9a6812bf9c262a3a04fd00a1838a8a82Block Operator
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