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 3038842 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040233 epoch_slot_no: 16233 block_no: 3038700 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3081 time: 2019-08-28 15:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb99665f76150566a1039d9fd96fb8230bc8976581cae5596d3591f07734eec87Block Operator
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