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 3061811 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3063202 epoch_slot_no: 17602 block_no: 3061668 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2019-09-02 23:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81cf3776133bd8a31083dcd253a018aed1262b661d681565591b664afbf51528Block Operator
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