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 3060636 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3062027 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 3060493 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2073 time: 2019-09-02 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae72f623de63f55fac2f71fad2a457ad5add3448b60982a06a9da0aa5f3a159eBlock Operator
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