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 3054040 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3055431 epoch_slot_no: 9831 block_no: 3053897 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1338 time: 2019-09-01 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd92d2c582dc589e7fd3ba8a91598ea1e52c4a354ead18bdd662345a8bdef86bBlock Operator
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