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 3064696 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3066088 epoch_slot_no: 20488 block_no: 3064553 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2376 time: 2019-09-03 15:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08dd34fbec782233a0cf96e17b907425eed1056fac219f421d29447ab33814d2Block Operator
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