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 3052264 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3053655 epoch_slot_no: 8055 block_no: 3052121 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2019-08-31 18:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa53169dfaa182a11b4fc3ec60162e5507d80b52708ed2c64d07cb36b01809722Block Operator
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