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 3037236 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3038627 epoch_slot_no: 14627 block_no: 3037094 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2019-08-28 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5485d3d797aaba643686a16ea848b10d2d8453bf08107adf4ce35a3f224e287Block Operator
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