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 3038392 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039783 epoch_slot_no: 15783 block_no: 3038250 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1324 time: 2019-08-28 13:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x892b9b5d21e8beca437da01bba52b5a20419f6ba2bb45c73560122b899885cd8Block Operator
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