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 3065012 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3066404 epoch_slot_no: 20804 block_no: 3064869 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2028 time: 2019-09-03 17:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1803d4231ebee0f722a490b9e1776fbeec739794410e70c1f3a5a4f3611300bBlock Operator
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