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 3061686 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3063077 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 3061543 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2296 time: 2019-09-02 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e5323ee40e2c89cffffb63925368f523b957b7327618f5ac0bf1759702e2a51Block Operator
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