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 3061037 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3062428 epoch_slot_no: 16828 block_no: 3060894 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1488 time: 2019-09-02 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf50cdf1f253c3cbe007e6dffa47c240bf10da38a5eaca12a4bb79c57b70bd863Block Operator
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