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 3044227 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045617 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 3044084 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1570 time: 2019-08-29 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd665e1f1144a894933d368513dd3ca5964cf472603a6ce30f383af0086cb3488Block Operator
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