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 3048699 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3050090 epoch_slot_no: 4490 block_no: 3048556 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2726 time: 2019-08-30 22:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeec3855f2e28f2b7c3f882e406c7440f3d38449b5735ae06155bd08c10213995Block Operator
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