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 3056611 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3058002 epoch_slot_no: 12402 block_no: 3056468 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2061 time: 2019-09-01 18:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d5eb1e313627d0612ad9b5dff2a0c85e1abc765e548760da9b2b8042357df20Block Operator
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