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 3038106 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3039497 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 3037964 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3699 time: 2019-08-28 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec84e6314f5de4adedef790ec63056e713e4fb360166ed463a68d92a75ba6450Block Operator
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