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 3039284 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040675 epoch_slot_no: 16675 block_no: 3039142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-28 18:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4038b2fc6fac63c39b8a52161f6fecb9f8274b791c0b449aaf0bae3792c4504cBlock Operator
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