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 3034271 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035662 epoch_slot_no: 11662 block_no: 3034129 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1564 time: 2019-08-27 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8736276079767bcf36b2985d2e78f0d88b08b85efdec8cbcce6f5977b779d0a4Block Operator
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