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 3064206 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3065597 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 3064063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5542 time: 2019-09-03 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe809a9056edc2a389c577e352f76ce69f4d80a10e4bc008135c0c9b36de5a661Block Operator
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