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 3034300 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035691 epoch_slot_no: 11691 block_no: 3034158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3059 time: 2019-08-27 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0166b72536128e7ac7b39db692fdb468389572143c9868da0b608d5dc060a5adBlock Operator
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