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 3063657 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065048 epoch_slot_no: 19448 block_no: 3063514 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2792 time: 2019-09-03 09:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7adf5967794b65bf94f4bd86f9a05223d8e6d2c49e23195c4f25b3876ea77d6bBlock Operator
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