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 3045922 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3047312 epoch_slot_no: 1712 block_no: 3045779 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2019-08-30 07:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddd23f86ed21ad054b5eec16102474c5529a6690827e39dd5db1b74d6c9030efBlock Operator
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