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 3046610 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3048000 epoch_slot_no: 2400 block_no: 3046467 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1534 time: 2019-08-30 11:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc12e0099df1f5eaee991a6c674e71d42859454a9ceda17109d785a5b1456d6e1Block Operator
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