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 3063612 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065003 epoch_slot_no: 19403 block_no: 3063469 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3436 time: 2019-09-03 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52904a24c4f0cb8a1bf2a0021d5283ef7d315e9dc89843b993845ba4b5a8b518Block Operator
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