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 3046524 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3047914 epoch_slot_no: 2314 block_no: 3046381 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-08-30 10:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa99a74694afa04958bd8b4b1106dd0ed1d66a609f6fe0ce214fdd605a63b1a07Block Operator
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