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 3044925 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3046315 epoch_slot_no: 715 block_no: 3044782 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1702 time: 2019-08-30 01:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b348ad5f3ee7d1f4198abe92410614a43a94c183fdf7861ae4a98791e0ab514Block Operator
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