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 3038977 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040368 epoch_slot_no: 16368 block_no: 3038835 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2473 time: 2019-08-28 16:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea09a4b68dd63983f8e6dc83fe7e312348cfbc8ce6f6cbaed0d9061b163e7f1fBlock Operator
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