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 3046143 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3047533 epoch_slot_no: 1933 block_no: 3046000 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-30 08:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e05997c1192d092f7f8a3012061d53291af2a5d73da8bd2f6025126af054f5eBlock Operator
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