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 3037424 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3038815 epoch_slot_no: 14815 block_no: 3037282 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-08-28 08:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59918dc70e9ffe012aa6e0485df8fb6a9a237da732509c49994774b596ef6c83Block Operator
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