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 3034428 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035819 epoch_slot_no: 11819 block_no: 3034286 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-27 15:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf06d35d6170cd876256392ee60afe3be6d8634467c248fdd35f578db8fd7652cBlock Operator
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