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 3047511 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3048902 epoch_slot_no: 3302 block_no: 3047368 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2129 time: 2019-08-30 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x577add66b824439f4090ff4aa0aee1f0472295222eabb9cd3c4b11e2510f1c41Block Operator
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