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 3037362 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3038753 epoch_slot_no: 14753 block_no: 3037220 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-08-28 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb3c1bea2efe47b60599522948e667671b66607d234ab1c4e2235c42cb288bdeBlock Operator
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