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 3039399 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3040790 epoch_slot_no: 16790 block_no: 3039257 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3647 time: 2019-08-28 19:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x915ff11fdcd3e54fbcc2bcea9c8b92f815d9c5bc93c5a5fff09fb317fc054df0Block Operator
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