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 3034540 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3035931 epoch_slot_no: 11931 block_no: 3034398 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-08-27 16:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf775410fa07c017cbc7414571e965573d5561f025a2cca4c2a38b839db7a4258Block Operator
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