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 3038677 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3040068 epoch_slot_no: 16068 block_no: 3038535 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-08-28 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4930d7e1ec9bd1af88f62dbdd6735cfb6f638703e198648af2b1e9724adf8e3fBlock Operator
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