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 3054431 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3055822 epoch_slot_no: 10222 block_no: 3054288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1178 time: 2019-09-01 06:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6ed070e4a8557e0f4aa5d7b0fcf596b1b9a9986de6ccd0cf7b64cc21db86efaBlock Operator
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