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 3057319 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3058710 epoch_slot_no: 13110 block_no: 3057176 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1980 time: 2019-09-01 22:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c8e58577a04136bb4fc6d2833bbed2aeb54583d3c6b80a4d2b9fc0debb73089Block Operator
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