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 3039005 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040396 epoch_slot_no: 16396 block_no: 3038863 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2019-08-28 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf191187044e65d0b914a401dd80684f5227c5f38c02c905b3412b987d49fc357Block Operator
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