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 3044587 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3045977 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 3044444 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6868 time: 2019-08-29 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5a6d49694912024d4d82b1223dd7940ef932573d965b13a28b0f5a488f6eefcBlock Operator
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