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 3064349 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3065741 epoch_slot_no: 20141 block_no: 3064206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4184 time: 2019-09-03 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d57ea4e4d92eb4617a845b5cc3785527f699dae99f71d2bd75465fe151df902Block Operator
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