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 3034562 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3035953 epoch_slot_no: 11953 block_no: 3034420 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1293 time: 2019-08-27 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe32c3b4d554c54a102eeca0802d1a8b926fe16121034e42ebbd0c039d1fb3d88Block Operator
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