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 3035293 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036684 epoch_slot_no: 12684 block_no: 3035151 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2689 time: 2019-08-27 20:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf862f6180501f927e7ed22c5cd4c0f31d2e0eb131f37ccf8968e2b89672cc10Block Operator
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