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 3034530 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035921 epoch_slot_no: 11921 block_no: 3034388 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1317 time: 2019-08-27 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe03fb195f5920ebf36e2619ee3802383456b8f4ec198f2e32ed7d99d241d5c1Block Operator
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