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 3059628 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3061019 epoch_slot_no: 15419 block_no: 3059485 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-09-02 11:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c9b81f034879a00c2cbb47fdb11a65bdb285ff5de56912e5635c9d14f1b7cd0Block Operator
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