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 3056145 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3057536 epoch_slot_no: 11936 block_no: 3056002 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2019 time: 2019-09-01 16:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01dfe5d600d255a1e5d2176d2377ad4a22955eb5ed7de66ff7e59f00fdf6440cBlock Operator
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