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 3063583 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3064974 epoch_slot_no: 19374 block_no: 3063440 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1707 time: 2019-09-03 09:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x245b9f885c86a3bb19db59b0121f8af9c342168e0740f71f1f49de57f4e2b936Block Operator
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