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 3057093 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3058484 epoch_slot_no: 12884 block_no: 3056950 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2364 time: 2019-09-01 21:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x816e7184429829247754b8a266e22c00b972db34776939ec53154fa5253f7c16Block Operator
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