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 3037250 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3038641 epoch_slot_no: 14641 block_no: 3037108 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-08-28 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8db3236e78761b3e89ada1a80826dbee2c197b5499fe9bd0ee675245a35e497eBlock Operator
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