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 3035488 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036879 epoch_slot_no: 12879 block_no: 3035346 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-27 21:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x429cd82dad994051b3a3f52b4b7f33630184d1dbb306035382aebd3ccea880d6Block Operator
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