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 3034896 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3036287 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 3034754 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3558 time: 2019-08-27 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cdeee3f3ed28891b406f75333888891103ba19258c1174b5a47e100b23d4ce1Block Operator
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