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 3054306 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3055697 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 3054163 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4088 time: 2019-09-01 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21b48448fe52d7ec115e379c6d88721f78bb53eb9f329c78eca9f4349b3f0b1aBlock Operator
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