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 3056491 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3057882 epoch_slot_no: 12282 block_no: 3056348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2636 time: 2019-09-01 17:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bc88da5cb80efc81d4e0148acdd4d1c220bb1a6df2d54df252714bf6d6a8c6eBlock Operator
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