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 3034507 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035898 epoch_slot_no: 11898 block_no: 3034365 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2025 time: 2019-08-27 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0f6d131e2d99d231fb538e6a17a10074bf1bb3d75cd07bc7fc2a678ce53f45cBlock Operator
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