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 3034360 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035751 epoch_slot_no: 11751 block_no: 3034218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1531 time: 2019-08-27 15:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa95992b780c77730aa986c8ee28364fee2130c7e6d27819d5025f4addd731b93Block Operator
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