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 3048006 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3049397 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 3047863 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5694 time: 2019-08-30 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x893adb2ab2c4fa95a9bef56439c4423af1fd734ba7db0466b8045c8dcefbbb7cBlock Operator
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