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 3037459 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3038850 epoch_slot_no: 14850 block_no: 3037317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3389 time: 2019-08-28 08:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26c057b6d136ce472e704653be77bdab95f196db15dabd5523c39a62b2c1d715Block Operator
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