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 3035762 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037153 epoch_slot_no: 13153 block_no: 3035620 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2019-08-27 22:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ce6883a64aa1a6fed7cac314e75597caf672a72992de4b24de359f1e3a883ddBlock Operator
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