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 3034913 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036304 epoch_slot_no: 12304 block_no: 3034771 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2019-08-27 18:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa143f6c6a2f28015f462e3d825d5bc88a015b58bad90af2af1823c8acb59855dBlock Operator
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