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 3044263 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045653 epoch_slot_no: 53 block_no: 3044120 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2277 time: 2019-08-29 22:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d3776cd84f89148247bb72c2a38ce65b25dce3d6cd7ffb2ec1331f6af1c04c8Block Operator
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