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 3045512 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3046902 epoch_slot_no: 1302 block_no: 3045369 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1702 time: 2019-08-30 04:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ce88caf7fad624a3666cf21add7d85508e4185eeca471b632e1f3897320510cBlock Operator
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