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 3045839 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3047229 epoch_slot_no: 1629 block_no: 3045696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1214 time: 2019-08-30 06:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45e5e15e86f7b818aa7b340e8132d158f4b931f2b0b5a157b3439fcc0ca2fc69Block Operator
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