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 3061672 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3063063 epoch_slot_no: 17463 block_no: 3061529 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1297 time: 2019-09-02 22:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fb7b52641ab20df69492fd6b6bd8c98524395973e37aa1647c007be7b4b7e23Block Operator
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