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 3047150 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3048541 epoch_slot_no: 2941 block_no: 3047007 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2687 time: 2019-08-30 14:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x260771a512c9b61e324f5c7e26ba0306dbf6f01dbdbe63ef2f6d02f5d39e9ab1Block Operator
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