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 3034977 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036368 epoch_slot_no: 12368 block_no: 3034835 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2044 time: 2019-08-27 18:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffe159ac4092358de23c70b6adb6d0d539e3ae8ef25be30c3e07340d1ca4af2dBlock Operator
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