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 3045337 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3046727 epoch_slot_no: 1127 block_no: 3045194 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2069 time: 2019-08-30 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cedae813e0f86209d63329d6acba3059249f08a27d554029ab00156c36c787aBlock Operator
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