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 3064440 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3065832 epoch_slot_no: 20232 block_no: 3064297 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2278 time: 2019-09-03 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c679b4c0a6f6337b4573c0b910e51edfaf59cfcc81954d4d7d86c3390becb87Block Operator
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