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 3057572 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3058963 epoch_slot_no: 13363 block_no: 3057429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2019-09-01 23:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a9c0a01d9444b1c845b2887c65a8604e33f30c0f4812db8e1c08c5739459dfeBlock Operator
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