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 3038245 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039636 epoch_slot_no: 15636 block_no: 3038103 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2019-08-28 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0912485fa6d4f637a3b2df10d20bfb6fda2ca2d353e5fb07732e5e84ccc3b17Block Operator
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