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 3038236 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039627 epoch_slot_no: 15627 block_no: 3038094 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-08-28 12:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d617294a4999c0053cb1022fd84f2d5e191b51af0ddc1b3b191c58837bdbffeBlock Operator
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