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 3037218 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3038609 epoch_slot_no: 14609 block_no: 3037076 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-08-28 06:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cbae941afa3066c30af1f1b48ad620cf8a33202eebc43a9b13c36c70f453923Block Operator
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