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 3037944 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3039335 epoch_slot_no: 15335 block_no: 3037802 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2019-08-28 10:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb5f8fda704c2e3f773a7d4f47845b3ccf06847dae101d8be4c915adf930fca3Block Operator
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