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 3035169 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036560 epoch_slot_no: 12560 block_no: 3035027 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-08-27 19:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x152ae88349e436191df7efc07c6a481a6c86a2ad968856e5587c151816dc39ecBlock Operator
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