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 3038730 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3040121 epoch_slot_no: 16121 block_no: 3038588 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1680 time: 2019-08-28 15:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fe5ba469e8d4f91619b789cfa39c0e5a78419515f9172e35707ac2a34a5e58eBlock Operator
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