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 3044670 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3046060 epoch_slot_no: 460 block_no: 3044527 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2019-08-30 00:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x589e7243b7ceb5c21c08a9c8f83d1e8bfb03be0a2a8da1bb4522bb6cba1d0122Block Operator
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