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 3044609 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045999 epoch_slot_no: 399 block_no: 3044466 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2519 time: 2019-08-29 23:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74b01cd0eef94ad96eeef24a58384deb9958a0f33c6759df3ddd971e8c126bfbBlock Operator
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