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 3034239 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035630 epoch_slot_no: 11630 block_no: 3034097 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1494 time: 2019-08-27 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76d126bb6a7eb6ac4790a006b675479cf9180e95c76ba5bf74980ada1eb724e9Block Operator
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