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 3063126 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3064517 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 3062983 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5356 time: 2019-09-03 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63845c26501005bc09cfb206399093aa0acc42b49a056dea53be8817b8c0188aBlock Operator
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