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 3051736 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3053127 epoch_slot_no: 7527 block_no: 3051593 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-08-31 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93da60ac80f4155c70b027e3b2db0c0a172b535e90050234177fb0bbd211f1b7Block Operator
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