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 3047857 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3049248 epoch_slot_no: 3648 block_no: 3047714 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1567 time: 2019-08-30 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86a2a48aeb87ad1a9356b15b47a356514326e6b2d3bc4ed0004f1c2659738ceeBlock Operator
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