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 3053408 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3054799 epoch_slot_no: 9199 block_no: 3053265 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-01 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32d2b33ed97e328c2019a8a5c2cee6c943bfdf032d80c34731a22fe4e32b44c1Block Operator
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