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 3053739 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3055130 epoch_slot_no: 9530 block_no: 3053596 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1313 time: 2019-09-01 02:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x627953318a856a7c43b0e21bcbe42db0ec33fdf2a5850bc634f40734cff4c5b4Block Operator
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