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 3035663 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3037054 epoch_slot_no: 13054 block_no: 3035521 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-08-27 22:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dbea1323cccb9855b4e0edc020f1c7c517a229f004bbad3aeae10eb99f9d1f9Block Operator
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