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 3060960 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3062351 epoch_slot_no: 16751 block_no: 3060817 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3158 time: 2019-09-02 18:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c49bf3a54522c4923b7d50339bb59a590ad9c3d2d3b3adb3c5b789a19015ad8Block Operator
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