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 3045678 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3047068 epoch_slot_no: 1468 block_no: 3045535 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3607 time: 2019-08-30 05:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd89e651f63dd4bea64158243d7cc9c7ef4101bdb2568af549aa4e6953879e24aBlock Operator
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