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 3063918 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065309 epoch_slot_no: 19709 block_no: 3063775 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-09-03 11:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf02361c128e1f101de43bf9b9f55c5719b2127d7693e1c8e2e03024e6bcca43aBlock Operator
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