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 3035924 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037315 epoch_slot_no: 13315 block_no: 3035782 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1660 time: 2019-08-27 23:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41ef5ea7d52760c26de8e073e430d32516d6496b26ac81bae85ea8ab644a5adaBlock Operator
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