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 3035637 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037028 epoch_slot_no: 13028 block_no: 3035495 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 905 time: 2019-08-27 22:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x561c39719b361a31a639ff7c8267fb01044646aa3fd1476f67d8fa2342289652Block Operator
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