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 3037416 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3038807 epoch_slot_no: 14807 block_no: 3037274 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1890 time: 2019-08-28 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd341967c2556c7029aca971c7af6012ef05f8866bb19071b18139ca37daca105Block Operator
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