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 3038100 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3039491 epoch_slot_no: 15491 block_no: 3037958 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2019-08-28 11:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1275d67c83bd599748dcfbe6a329df2521c1e03fa5fc7f682d59b57f5e611a92Block Operator
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