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 3038631 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3040022 epoch_slot_no: 16022 block_no: 3038489 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2019-08-28 14:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cdf7f14a6e1c4a5c31958bc96cdaabfdeb7dbf8e9e244fcdca2e63cbb9ff90dBlock Operator
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