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 3034686 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3036077 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 3034544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3001 time: 2019-08-27 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcced8197fe5326d485e16242d08b4c7038443507b8628fb6516aeb693cd12e95Block Operator
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