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 3055814 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3057205 epoch_slot_no: 11605 block_no: 3055671 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1716 time: 2019-09-01 14:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f9cc83ff31e7d0d34153d59cc45f9029c5e755ea1e3d6a34d6bda85868ade41Block Operator
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