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 3038315 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3039706 epoch_slot_no: 15706 block_no: 3038173 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2556 time: 2019-08-28 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf28a78b0e3ae6e8c81d3a4361b07c84ff22002931a7d7f8b6f8d594fd21412adBlock Operator
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