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 3045978 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3047368 epoch_slot_no: 1768 block_no: 3045835 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2195 time: 2019-08-30 07:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a8422da492e08444f1490bf06cea324a849e7325fff1c8fdb8b1d52ccc73690Block Operator
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