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 3039576 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3040967 epoch_slot_no: 16967 block_no: 3039434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2427 time: 2019-08-28 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcfaeec8cd980cc1daa2568889172743a38167662f3179a3193e2f4d6dd8afd3Block Operator
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