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 3048366 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3049757 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 3048223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3189 time: 2019-08-30 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dbe37357d554fdcc60ea81a04e4e865271ce4cfa85d66ca08bf0dc2780e36fbBlock Operator
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