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 3065147 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3066539 epoch_slot_no: 20939 block_no: 3065004 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2713 time: 2019-09-03 18:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x115c612eba1556a369878de580af8418311d4339a09ec06337de3c75bedde6eaBlock Operator
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