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 3064726 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3066118 epoch_slot_no: 20518 block_no: 3064583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2237 time: 2019-09-03 15:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76beea6501d2c16bea276a65a011c431d2ca0e0c29a6deb01b069611649a1d5fBlock Operator
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