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 3038105 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3039496 epoch_slot_no: 15496 block_no: 3037963 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2437 time: 2019-08-28 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88edad55c9d0423268515428c4c914740d08ec1e4cde82759a959835babc605cBlock Operator
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