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 3038316 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3039707 epoch_slot_no: 15707 block_no: 3038174 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3872 time: 2019-08-28 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd168413b94c899bc68eb05e978a1f8e6f714f89cb360d292f49a35e29c42d5aeBlock Operator
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