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 3038286 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3039677 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 3038144 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3144 time: 2019-08-28 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9014a1c3ff1a5b2e6a5f86fcd66caee8918ce2d917dab8c7f1563db5c33107aaBlock Operator
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