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 3047617 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3049008 epoch_slot_no: 3408 block_no: 3047474 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-30 16:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08c3dfc02884e523937856586563a0b5ab92e8dcf74fbdac3d10409231fc6486Block Operator
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