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 3038496 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3039887 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 3038354 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2441 time: 2019-08-28 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fce31313c4c8665657f847688463765fac3cafa8c382151cf67ccba2343f986Block Operator
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