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 3047844 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3049235 epoch_slot_no: 3635 block_no: 3047701 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-08-30 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ddc976c231bf9178be1876c41c2389499e9f310ca195797dc0100d09d0e14fdBlock Operator
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