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 3051119 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3052510 epoch_slot_no: 6910 block_no: 3050976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2019-08-31 12:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ab1c965786bbe9df54d64ed8de097769135290d0f7cc8d7cc5ccde7dc6bbe02Block Operator
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