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 3054156 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3055547 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 3054013 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-01 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ac63737dd5b555de43d1891aa5b3adf9e6dab9648ab31d344cc8fe22d9f7502Block Operator
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