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 3064424 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065816 epoch_slot_no: 20216 block_no: 3064281 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4119 time: 2019-09-03 14:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ca438e6b195d991d4a6183a62c5079e88313ca669abb4ba9545a3863b50c392Block Operator
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