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 3035061 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3036452 epoch_slot_no: 12452 block_no: 3034919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1921 time: 2019-08-27 18:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x488420d6fecf9573a5d8f2fcab60928a158a76ea5f4fece16a6dde0e771a12e3Block Operator
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