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 3060714 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3062105 epoch_slot_no: 16505 block_no: 3060571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-09-02 17:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2baf0c8590ab0296b5d8eb0a8e52800c699091b1e9f047a8c855cef00ca6513Block Operator
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