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 3048144 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3049535 epoch_slot_no: 3935 block_no: 3048001 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1572 time: 2019-08-30 19:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74e214953605d3378b384d787be177b554491a759fed9a103c9c5a58c3d8079eBlock Operator
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