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 3058806 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3060197 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 3058663 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3150 time: 2019-09-02 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe98f009fbed32eec5a535b1e3227df901a91a825f7b99e7696f7457b395a88cbBlock Operator
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