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 3037957 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039348 epoch_slot_no: 15348 block_no: 3037815 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-08-28 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb72f7a94def87ecc77aa2d1bd4893c3209475a646607b6acad50c4389998b0bBlock Operator
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