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 3057055 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3058446 epoch_slot_no: 12846 block_no: 3056912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-01 21:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7070f25ed7ecbbc0962d03fdfc37384d0c13dc135c22ade4fcd81fcf43a5d6dBlock Operator
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