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 3046957 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3048347 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 3046814 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2423 time: 2019-08-30 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17a2072a10869bd79e82475fbb8c8f01551ceb8cc1b153dd42c3901bc0dbda68Block Operator
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