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 3038300 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3039691 epoch_slot_no: 15691 block_no: 3038158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3060 time: 2019-08-28 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ed14f20a68a3ef865c9e76847dfebe3da8a23b409171d53c8d5ad7020fa4857Block Operator
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