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 3037940 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039331 epoch_slot_no: 15331 block_no: 3037798 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2019-08-28 10:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfe664792260a1a12f3940a657f72d0700b821fd397df4df6afb1cfea2e1089eBlock Operator
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