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 3062446 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3063837 epoch_slot_no: 18237 block_no: 3062303 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-03 03:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f553561c68c529a27db415da82394c2f0b47ca0f56149f1876140d9aa2c652cBlock Operator
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