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 3038691 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040082 epoch_slot_no: 16082 block_no: 3038549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-08-28 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf316b6c118643a9d02e90110a4ab93d598ed8301ec15d41f649962e8db01354aBlock Operator
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