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 3065163 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3066555 epoch_slot_no: 20955 block_no: 3065020 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1909 time: 2019-09-03 18:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58994b684e49aff99cd41e0c2f4bb5ea61775a3c85e1a69e641f25067f075d4eBlock Operator
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