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 3063306 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3064697 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 3063163 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7348 time: 2019-09-03 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa36fbb9dc0525062fc0e0f36f18116f32fae449c1aafcb706f93d60ef09338f4Block Operator
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