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 3060885 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3062276 epoch_slot_no: 16676 block_no: 3060742 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2259 time: 2019-09-02 18:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd41853611f2e4af53360e20b217972d7d19c12885df4e27934b7f4749e1df924Block Operator
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