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 3063266 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3064657 epoch_slot_no: 19057 block_no: 3063123 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-09-03 07:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13a40b968b9fb7d09ffc77e2ad2ecd2814f49933b3c530f07b2b7c7b9f7afe95Block Operator
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