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 3056807 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3058198 epoch_slot_no: 12598 block_no: 3056664 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1695 time: 2019-09-01 19:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56d7efe37b7ed177a2d3be6abee0d2794fb907f3277d7d288365803754615fbaBlock Operator
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