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 3039204 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3040595 epoch_slot_no: 16595 block_no: 3039062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3714 time: 2019-08-28 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa48f63f62c4ae3a16f85b43f4d1bcffc7d6cb34c583af0870df3aef7bdef00b1Block Operator
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