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 3061487 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3062878 epoch_slot_no: 17278 block_no: 3061344 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3356 time: 2019-09-02 21:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0994e62e38b9cc9780d3ec4af6434e7575fd42dacaad8f67c4b6d6e9f708483dBlock Operator
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