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 3045624 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3047014 epoch_slot_no: 1414 block_no: 3045481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1206 time: 2019-08-30 05:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc248f828814570ebe6dd00710ab55d6e1ca8eb82aad16df532a7a8e2abef1523Block Operator
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