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 3038736 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040127 epoch_slot_no: 16127 block_no: 3038594 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2383 time: 2019-08-28 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29f65a3e2feafec7fa418d1bf5b3e989e9ece1452d9088f23c109a59f5a5142fBlock Operator
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