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 3046204 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3047594 epoch_slot_no: 1994 block_no: 3046061 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1908 time: 2019-08-30 08:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ada8d138215ed7f561f67e0899a0129afab25cc83ba13a6c4900f53f1b8a36aBlock Operator
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