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 3038330 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039721 epoch_slot_no: 15721 block_no: 3038188 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1656 time: 2019-08-28 13:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92c348d670b7a134a4b2b54f2e2d13b56aa3e789e09a292878bf2d768a85ba93Block Operator
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