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 3058585 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3059976 epoch_slot_no: 14376 block_no: 3058442 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-09-02 05:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4578bd0560a635fc6b7db7f900280fb92f488214b682d72651ac46a1f9f4df7Block Operator
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