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 3065162 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3066554 epoch_slot_no: 20954 block_no: 3065019 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1338 time: 2019-09-03 18:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1187059c81d046d478615d427c88c66638f7f4896ffc1f704201361ce2b19e6dBlock Operator
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