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 3056340 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3057731 epoch_slot_no: 12131 block_no: 3056197 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1750 time: 2019-09-01 17:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb56ff4b8b33e770c608ae3fd302de3f0a8e0efa08e8ecf4d281f4914adfe20a9Block Operator
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