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 3053713 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3055104 epoch_slot_no: 9504 block_no: 3053570 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1930 time: 2019-09-01 02:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16665de87aaa266152143a95b0d37a2cf5cfbbb537cbd63e593181616d6824e1Block Operator
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