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 3046027 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3047417 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 3045884 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4536 time: 2019-08-30 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb828bc8e82e138ae591b8c56a26624f22f5ef56c5b5e8426f0f26e4ea8340b51Block Operator
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