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 3061291 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3062682 epoch_slot_no: 17082 block_no: 3061148 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3972 time: 2019-09-02 20:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdea9cd7abb66b170268a7fad4476eaf64e8188f81b5e1276922c0355e3984a4fBlock Operator
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