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 3034865 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3036256 epoch_slot_no: 12256 block_no: 3034723 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1297 time: 2019-08-27 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5afb6968dcca6a7813ee131fbb50d77f4156e869f4958f9e314f8d8d96ee864Block Operator
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