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 3038375 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3039766 epoch_slot_no: 15766 block_no: 3038233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3632 time: 2019-08-28 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44f60e770d7db3a7e1eb8ee63e6bdfa3dbe1bd884cca3ec5f3c30bb2af218474Block Operator
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