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 3035578 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3036969 epoch_slot_no: 12969 block_no: 3035436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1598 time: 2019-08-27 21:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64c0fc794569b887455110e778575c8b4e2bf8d38e65de21de8bbdf0a2af5c8bBlock Operator
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