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 3052388 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3053779 epoch_slot_no: 8179 block_no: 3052245 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-08-31 19:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97ecd31932a03bbf7e5892663ee11829cd88885cb9d047dc58afc6efa9362fa5Block Operator
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