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 3053168 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3054559 epoch_slot_no: 8959 block_no: 3053025 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2011 time: 2019-08-31 23:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27991a633ff7e407a265f8e8b9881c2ba540bac24253ff3bb0e704e63e2596a4Block Operator
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