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 3047250 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3048641 epoch_slot_no: 3041 block_no: 3047107 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2019-08-30 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9a0a86a853e54abfe79e4fa00e58afa5ddf28ce540e37042dd2b15f69e1fb6fBlock Operator
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