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 3063545 Details
Epoch: 141Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 3064936
epoch_slot_no: 19336
block_no: 3063402
slot_leader_id: 6
size: 1030
time: 2019-09-03 09:10:11
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x3b16f5645ab7fdb5aa213f00a6b729ed7e14a329e621b95fca54b741a4148f71
Block Operator
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