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 3056446 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3057837 epoch_slot_no: 12237 block_no: 3056303 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1974 time: 2019-09-01 17:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffc47ad05f09022272e672f61b6cbbf6817fb5e851199476b16ec928fdfc56e9Block Operator
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