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 3052219 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3053610 epoch_slot_no: 8010 block_no: 3052076 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4708 time: 2019-08-31 18:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98d313d6b666fe7322714928b91d1060568797414dea78712596e7fa46a07937Block Operator
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