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 3037519 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3038910 epoch_slot_no: 14910 block_no: 3037377 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1525 time: 2019-08-28 08:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x719cb2e2d305b04b8001f3e8dd69a97bb7128075a0ef53ddf4b7c1ebf5889e15Block Operator
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