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 3039906 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3041297 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 3039764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4247 time: 2019-08-28 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebf8a1bccd1226da854548844f2fdcb5a06d653c7881bc34e0a5f4c4a8f22ffaBlock Operator
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