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 3049095 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3050486 epoch_slot_no: 4886 block_no: 3048952 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-08-31 00:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52f1eef8cf2c6f4070f13008009086d5c964b9ce0b0da1d078453604734e6691Block Operator
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