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 3037308 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3038699 epoch_slot_no: 14699 block_no: 3037166 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2019-08-28 07:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x316336dad156aea4dd98cd43a1f8e553a7300daa20d3b82b4d001e5ad0fe54a8Block Operator
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