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 3047052 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3048443 epoch_slot_no: 2843 block_no: 3046909 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1673 time: 2019-08-30 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f7022c4d1d17b85f2fd144bce70ce45af83baf16edbf28d1129d43dd0e6a417Block Operator
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