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 3059109 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3060500 epoch_slot_no: 14900 block_no: 3058966 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2019-09-02 08:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x910a8b23a6e5942bdaa7568d672870ff2abd20cf35ed536115b32169eb428e4eBlock Operator
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