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 3063871 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3065262 epoch_slot_no: 19662 block_no: 3063728 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1482 time: 2019-09-03 10:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1184dbd68fd4b97675cfc1c11fd1ca5ebe37ef8e62403a3b147f2940f83ed7daBlock Operator
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