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 3049151 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3050542 epoch_slot_no: 4942 block_no: 3049008 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2890 time: 2019-08-31 01:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15519787f91509dd9ca6b6984acf6414b0b464e30d11d71e9edfa3b4664efff4Block Operator
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