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 3060996 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3062387 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 3060853 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2019-09-02 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff7e31571ca3616b964e898e674a9de0f858670f0aff078ff34e6fac0a5644fcBlock Operator
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