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 3059813 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3061204 epoch_slot_no: 15604 block_no: 3059670 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1953 time: 2019-09-02 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1106eb0b93bb2d7f86f53a2062c03c744a4ce2edca7bfa69bd6c1c270c6844f1Block Operator
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