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 3046970 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3048360 epoch_slot_no: 2760 block_no: 3046827 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1312 time: 2019-08-30 13:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19e65d09868442059e4e2e0ffc42fc38b92d997d681701bde0f5b15424e2535dBlock Operator
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