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 3052791 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3054182 epoch_slot_no: 8582 block_no: 3052648 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-08-31 21:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6382b88c4a3f31578f2da8fcfe9207b6f3e06a9d6d0092ce538a7fcc4cb4440Block Operator
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