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 3064485 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3065877 epoch_slot_no: 20277 block_no: 3064342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4857 time: 2019-09-03 14:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e1a2a86b3c511cfee8545411b3dc9b8acccee616d15edf5c61ba1e95478fcf0Block Operator
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