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 3047136 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3048527 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 3046993 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1752 time: 2019-08-30 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4c4e37b7e845c5b3ac9e5a78140b9ce74410a84bc5a5936a5b94affc6298337Block Operator
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