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 3037566 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3038957 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 3037424 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4772 time: 2019-08-28 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c920b89bd7c94bae2a034dcaef4033b4449e497a62beed84c1302df4ff5ddd3Block Operator
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