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 3038523 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039914 epoch_slot_no: 15914 block_no: 3038381 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-08-28 14:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89019bb426d69e29d13f88a77dd02e9d34f6d67f585f97f4f6be4274130324b9Block Operator
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