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 3039006 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3040397 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 3038864 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3699 time: 2019-08-28 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef5a55499927f150aa3f772a23bb5ea980b154d3d8d38a65b4cd969962481ebeBlock Operator
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