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 3053829 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3055220 epoch_slot_no: 9620 block_no: 3053686 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2726 time: 2019-09-01 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f19baaa4b87c259ae069412eaa68d209430725abb61a1dc2b525e1585f0860bBlock Operator
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