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 3048188 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3049579 epoch_slot_no: 3979 block_no: 3048045 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1883 time: 2019-08-30 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1fbc753ae7839aa608b9b41c4acdd599f8a2118df7f3faf8c76d2067768d693Block Operator
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