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 3039366 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3040757 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 3039224 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8182 time: 2019-08-28 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8d1d263548ed0244edfd16152812d13e4e1302d5e94310e90b83bddd2467108Block Operator
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