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 3034675 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036066 epoch_slot_no: 12066 block_no: 3034533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2211 time: 2019-08-27 16:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2ae54df8759ead454090d830700ca27e6b1987f380514594c77f42ea92a86caBlock Operator
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