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 3035533 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036924 epoch_slot_no: 12924 block_no: 3035391 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2159 time: 2019-08-27 21:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0667295e69f7f360a2c3495eac9a678e2ebd762c96de1c2476c481e982bae9b0Block Operator
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