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 3035022 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036413 epoch_slot_no: 12413 block_no: 3034880 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2225 time: 2019-08-27 18:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb709b63e278a1ae0b5421ae921793ff83c3ad50938185644d5b9c417e601baffBlock Operator
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