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 3063840 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065231 epoch_slot_no: 19631 block_no: 3063697 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-09-03 10:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc06a05e277a8c10eb08ad988d129117e7551177a9a54e7d435fc48e4123bbdc4Block Operator
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