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 3038210 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039601 epoch_slot_no: 15601 block_no: 3038068 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-08-28 12:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddcdf9693c00af4d6c0ed1a8a1260d1aed31b6aa29437b1f3865d7f21a861254Block Operator
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