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 3034871 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036262 epoch_slot_no: 12262 block_no: 3034729 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1695 time: 2019-08-27 17:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95718867e985a15290b7597f86befc2d2b29dc42fd39201d8c1b6caba5282bccBlock Operator
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