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 3034378 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035769 epoch_slot_no: 11769 block_no: 3034236 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-27 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b6c584e3c44f8d690450038729838bfd33cc8cab037701018bd85e4b61c5d06Block Operator
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