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 3048175 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3049566 epoch_slot_no: 3966 block_no: 3048032 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2843 time: 2019-08-30 19:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a46ff8d3c047aa1e39be72d15bf183967aa4e73fff0a3f1df424ef8ffaa6490Block Operator
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