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 3038421 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039812 epoch_slot_no: 15812 block_no: 3038279 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1307 time: 2019-08-28 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2d678ffb123d2d415439c4232f5cdc4cfb834575fd6a6a5e38a5c3cde871453Block Operator
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