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 3064281 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065673 epoch_slot_no: 20073 block_no: 3064138 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-03 13:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a566c330d144772b031acfd1817c78ab52d8697a796dd6577d10b176eca4bccBlock Operator
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