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 3046504 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3047894 epoch_slot_no: 2294 block_no: 3046361 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1854 time: 2019-08-30 10:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9f3fb0ad6ccb7627946599cfd52b799a3140231041801ab5631165c9af320ceBlock Operator
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