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 3055799 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3057190 epoch_slot_no: 11590 block_no: 3055656 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1560 time: 2019-09-01 14:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe552ee42162aadda2ea11f2c6c4d53724a89b29601a47e1d4c2e8bf6c19e642cBlock Operator
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