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 3035457 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3036848 epoch_slot_no: 12848 block_no: 3035315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1317 time: 2019-08-27 21:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e4bd85f57c55a3aee9bf250d45a3d14aaa48ec1ab76bf35f6caabfc1e33795bBlock Operator
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