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 3062226 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3063617 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 3062083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2715 time: 2019-09-03 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c704e1b7244fe2f68ea50eebf78d6257a857dcb8f1bdfef1f6d7feb87a247d3Block Operator
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