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 3039339 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3040730 epoch_slot_no: 16730 block_no: 3039197 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2863 time: 2019-08-28 18:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28834f4ba2abe86cbe8e0e2df3bbfacea6346c4eeaf2f752b9bce72211eeab1fBlock Operator
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