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 3037174 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3038565 epoch_slot_no: 14565 block_no: 3037032 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-28 06:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd875853deec3fa453cae16097b0a28a8e3093a92dfde691edf61c2c6ee914663Block Operator
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