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 3060966 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3062357 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 3060823 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3511 time: 2019-09-02 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd86560016410abbe184283b4fcffa2a946cf5765c11af55e7b8a61b53a37b3fBlock Operator
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