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 3062164 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3063555 epoch_slot_no: 17955 block_no: 3062021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1695 time: 2019-09-03 01:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe357c0cef7a9c52a10bc4743628b89718a9589272ce72e635f1b37b14c9dad60Block Operator
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