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 3046927 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3048317 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 3046784 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3917 time: 2019-08-30 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x000a4138169aee8a56acd02e757ea0c0ed3a33086cb7786e9d35f288a14b58e2Block Operator
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