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 3035406 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3036797 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 3035264 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3371 time: 2019-08-27 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x867cec8460ad60986746a3d8e037dfe6ae49c65802d09bf257e6d5ecca107fdfBlock Operator
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