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 3044294 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045684 epoch_slot_no: 84 block_no: 3044151 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2019-08-29 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaadf21b5b9efb575affbf316b5cb1f20d232de1f8f861ae4bacf94a69a1c78dcBlock Operator
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