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 3061146 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3062537 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 3061003 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3688 time: 2019-09-02 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x375fcfeda71968ab9625bb2c6a026940a68efa0e0b0650082967b3a43cc5b9caBlock Operator
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