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 3037278 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3038669 epoch_slot_no: 14669 block_no: 3037136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2019-08-28 07:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b71a8d65a029c531fe6792a5381b36c82ce81ef19a35c2061b355a62ed3c2cbBlock Operator
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