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 3062228 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3063619 epoch_slot_no: 18019 block_no: 3062085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-03 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x918004e43cb0b35654bbc61784def0f0a463425b193a06f84dda8e1141ba361fBlock Operator
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