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 3062852 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3064243 epoch_slot_no: 18643 block_no: 3062709 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1988 time: 2019-09-03 05:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x758c834ab192185cabcb383961566f8fad351577b3035f4f07f51e76ced1e155Block Operator
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