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 3044353 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045743 epoch_slot_no: 143 block_no: 3044210 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-08-29 22:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbde6d241d5dc4f1cbdd42da013f59e276e1fbb5acf495c7d5b315a7c8aa32f33Block Operator
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