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 3038863 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040254 epoch_slot_no: 16254 block_no: 3038721 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2019-08-28 16:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28af4375c6b23f3ac6848cc931100f4be71303d9530057154bd6b98927edd376Block Operator
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