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 3061909 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3063300 epoch_slot_no: 17700 block_no: 3061766 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1699 time: 2019-09-03 00:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc189cd0de1b7fa7d05cf1fedc3af3c108e0c9e2dc292c46f9d4992142a6cb8c2Block Operator
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