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 3038872 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3040263 epoch_slot_no: 16263 block_no: 3038730 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2420 time: 2019-08-28 16:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09b13e930c5b65b25bc19b407d9fa4247fd62622ddff13842c0d132ef8edebf6Block Operator
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