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 3035946 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3037337 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 3035804 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5155 time: 2019-08-27 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54d4a68936c6e6c1554096a24065e045685d6835d24e7ad265609fbb8197d0f9Block Operator
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