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 3046906 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3048296 epoch_slot_no: 2696 block_no: 3046763 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-08-30 12:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb4d12774b5f1d9ce5801e83eec15389b962a7393970da00afaa5371bf932e5cBlock Operator
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