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 3063037 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3064428 epoch_slot_no: 18828 block_no: 3062894 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-09-03 06:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e6605930c72ac9f16be51c3a09f0d987e82f85166b0dbbe59142b74b941b02dBlock Operator
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