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 3063516 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3064907 epoch_slot_no: 19307 block_no: 3063373 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-09-03 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a7a4516b59dd2b83f8f8f086a48ad97e6ba7271238fa7b16fbd9876e37ec15dBlock Operator
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