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 3056286 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3057677 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 3056143 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3905 time: 2019-09-01 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83651f81f5dceb97c4f33a9e7407b6b2659d1f7d688117a0f63c0ac25f02bfaBlock Operator
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