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 3064229 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065620 epoch_slot_no: 20020 block_no: 3064086 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2019-09-03 12:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c93cb3694ab1553964ce7d1d1e1bd108ca724875ca2cbed9a2a77c4021b9e5eBlock Operator
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