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 3045305 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3046695 epoch_slot_no: 1095 block_no: 3045162 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1933 time: 2019-08-30 03:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd464b3d371103be5fe63f3d55a6c2c88ef6a652b96a9bba1fffd051d7c7e2b54Block Operator
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