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 3045847 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3047237 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 3045704 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3374 time: 2019-08-30 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7fd6de72d5ded7ee69755fae9fb339b0e0b9f5915ec710972621fc72b81d061Block Operator
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