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 3053393 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3054784 epoch_slot_no: 9184 block_no: 3053250 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2011 time: 2019-09-01 00:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef3b2601b6961d49d3a5ba46b9fde249c2615d8565204d38a75b7a207560bc88Block Operator
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