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 3045136 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3046526 epoch_slot_no: 926 block_no: 3044993 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2812 time: 2019-08-30 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc054bb7306213372f634ed9d2cceb6948c1b156a7443a29eaac9ecc680b7bf3dBlock Operator
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