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 3065105 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3066497 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 3064962 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5180 time: 2019-09-03 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaff5f09b1ca213b5cca0c944c48fc285eba450a3f0401ee7a280f8843f4da359Block Operator
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