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 3039535 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040926 epoch_slot_no: 16926 block_no: 3039393 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1812 time: 2019-08-28 19:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x286256dad0e5b4ca2c2874fa72408074a58b7810e8d6f6d005e3e503910165a1Block Operator
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