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 3051786 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3053177 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 3051643 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3517 time: 2019-08-31 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb58fe4e0dc5eb472238399933d52804770c47aa98c6b2d5873abe65d9c73ff0aBlock Operator
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