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 3047434 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3048825 epoch_slot_no: 3225 block_no: 3047291 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2019-08-30 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93ad0aa8fd0c178ad01d1ee9d583f8399b0a855461edc595323e1a5ad4c6d0f9Block Operator
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