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 3037449 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3038840 epoch_slot_no: 14840 block_no: 3037307 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-08-28 08:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77c319cd42f5d2c6808ed6f96ea0b8ec4fc6518f88d2678f65820fecab03c4daBlock Operator
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