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 3064530 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3065922 epoch_slot_no: 20322 block_no: 3064387 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2208 time: 2019-09-03 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72fbfd4f2537c56c7577598a0634d9e61d91ef78088ae04d0e5737d111859a62Block Operator
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