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 3034209 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035600 epoch_slot_no: 11600 block_no: 3034067 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2015 time: 2019-08-27 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xded47cd2744c097baffa80fb035084578135b17462363bba0fcb28bb85a24133Block Operator
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