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 3039716 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3041107 epoch_slot_no: 17107 block_no: 3039574 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2395 time: 2019-08-28 20:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b7e2e082481fb57ebd88dd9c92bede5a005b39f78325fb0006b8c31af88c95fBlock Operator
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