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 3057726 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3059117 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 3057583 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2418 time: 2019-09-02 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e23c4ba65f7df50bb6b89cba7ca96fa57d58ebebab6e07ab64586e528b7ffd6Block Operator
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