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 3048760 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3050151 epoch_slot_no: 4551 block_no: 3048617 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2793 time: 2019-08-30 23:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2baa42501fd792a3113c5446c312a785be20807a875c4ba2ad0c62799daf1f3Block Operator
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