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 3037624 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3039015 epoch_slot_no: 15015 block_no: 3037482 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1504 time: 2019-08-28 09:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0127353cb6d6bc5dd251ccd56b4b2b53d43987cc2f1c063dfa0acb625c8342fBlock Operator
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