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 3064590 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3065982 epoch_slot_no: 20382 block_no: 3064447 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2368 time: 2019-09-03 14:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8d02753a83e12668eae61fe264fb61ed91e6512b405ce25cc811e1b74878240Block Operator
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