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 3038015 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039406 epoch_slot_no: 15406 block_no: 3037873 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2019-08-28 11:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ea4e94dc64a9138999866889587be4b41e46e04620454e36266013e0a083719Block Operator
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