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 3064801 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3066193 epoch_slot_no: 20593 block_no: 3064658 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3111 time: 2019-09-03 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa7a475ab1743c0eb72a4344dc01b51d70570eefa91561323634921c615e8c36Block Operator
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