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 3050331 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3051722 epoch_slot_no: 6122 block_no: 3050188 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-08-31 07:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ac7921f5c240dc66b2ec966eaa5e9844d46c38db68596e374cdd3db71e45b16Block Operator
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