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 3060915 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3062306 epoch_slot_no: 16706 block_no: 3060772 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4502 time: 2019-09-02 18:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4896436fb3386ae744a059a8bfd24e28e79b41dbdd353b99a7bee4dfaaa472c4Block Operator
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