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 3063896 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065287 epoch_slot_no: 19687 block_no: 3063753 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2019-09-03 11:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa90183f990781b643db55cf7f0fd99a8d07e3e9ea142d066397555e96c775d2fBlock Operator
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