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 3052487 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3053878 epoch_slot_no: 8278 block_no: 3052344 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-08-31 19:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b0b9e691a743e508f9a74b9e4b56c59dd219e661a166d4ec750611f5626f473Block Operator
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