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 3038968 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3040359 epoch_slot_no: 16359 block_no: 3038826 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2019-08-28 16:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23cd69931b104a2da34e41b26b78a124ff93a2e3ff10063377ea8c4125d50a2aBlock Operator
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