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 3038587 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3039978 epoch_slot_no: 15978 block_no: 3038445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2019-08-28 14:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x588283b0a9343880c1f4e8b31506b6f697edac4166ebd84f82b67356b5ffa934Block Operator
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