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 3046385 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3047775 epoch_slot_no: 2175 block_no: 3046242 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-30 09:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x612d3382e596dba2dacf2eb4d1e3ca3b5472ffa5e42686d604dfc9df51dfd2afBlock Operator
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