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 3047203 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3048594 epoch_slot_no: 2994 block_no: 3047060 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-30 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3456edce855c97db0c66af4aa6c50e017f78e5d0df4ed2a63de582730b5f5e72Block Operator
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