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 3037941 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3039332 epoch_slot_no: 15332 block_no: 3037799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1717 time: 2019-08-28 10:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x899ca2c426f7f4853084c00e7219da489fbb9293ca6f13e59b0c4ba265733145Block Operator
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