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 3059275 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3060666 epoch_slot_no: 15066 block_no: 3059132 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2019-09-02 09:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4156ce3ab4d939a6453a8f729fec2b50c9218578f9b129aeb5326ff5bec788b8Block Operator
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