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 3048730 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3050121 epoch_slot_no: 4521 block_no: 3048587 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2757 time: 2019-08-30 22:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3e456eb485b2d73024792d68255c2041ebd083f844b6abf2cf3a91a6c523fc8Block Operator
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