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 3064409 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065801 epoch_slot_no: 20201 block_no: 3064266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1745 time: 2019-09-03 13:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a18958c79e0aa5ccde953064cdfb765d6f3a54e26ec3577117b5919a07493b3Block Operator
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