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 3038206 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3039597 epoch_slot_no: 15597 block_no: 3038064 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2019-08-28 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2abfbfa181895fd131a1e026da43f75601cabc20efb90fcc60be4d8a5369f48aBlock Operator
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