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 3045185 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3046575 epoch_slot_no: 975 block_no: 3045042 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2019-08-30 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb0d5cba092255fef8638b0343edcf69c50a1b1a8882a22f8540399c7eb4b541Block Operator
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