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 3039405 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040796 epoch_slot_no: 16796 block_no: 3039263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-08-28 19:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9942245563648cc3b77a9d691a4e96b71a33672efe0ef5132746c4750a5e1aa0Block Operator
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