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 3047827 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3049218 epoch_slot_no: 3618 block_no: 3047684 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1854 time: 2019-08-30 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62b606a81b22b85b0f98cc9574fef1d616b4b97952d180d2f9b74e0aca4a756bBlock Operator
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