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 3056316 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3057707 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 3056173 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2246 time: 2019-09-01 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfece9406e18b78a33df353c11af5d9feff1e25478bad692cbd7d947df4f9d487Block Operator
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