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 3037386 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3038777 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 3037244 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4059 time: 2019-08-28 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f7d9ce4daec77f3c44b5b32099ae8feb863f5e1a639aab080b197bfe0ffa94aBlock Operator
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