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 3044474 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045864 epoch_slot_no: 264 block_no: 3044331 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2700 time: 2019-08-29 23:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56dcfe17eb4ec55d08c3e80d04836cb3ecaa3e8dddc4b53504f4c2fcee031924Block Operator
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