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 3046398 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3047788 epoch_slot_no: 2188 block_no: 3046255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1210 time: 2019-08-30 09:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0be3a22d344c3bd2ff476b9031ef3758b6aff18a355c55ed9215e4233ce7673aBlock Operator
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