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 3034420 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035811 epoch_slot_no: 11811 block_no: 3034278 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-08-27 15:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06b9f0a12382885aa4f6b52a7f04e21911e933aba0547965de7269e38f3723b0Block Operator
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