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 3045272 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3046662 epoch_slot_no: 1062 block_no: 3045129 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1929 time: 2019-08-30 03:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdda16fc08a1e07e08c4858d913a3aa8e1e366b269ae4f29a323655313d531ce3Block Operator
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