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 3037759 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039150 epoch_slot_no: 15150 block_no: 3037617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-08-28 09:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd6f3f1cbfb0f710b3acd41ec70e8395e69d1254e02db65abef6202effb9f386Block Operator
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