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 3065174 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3066566 epoch_slot_no: 20966 block_no: 3065031 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2019-09-03 18:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe148a9d7ea4380b141b123299c01f0bbb56ab365631b34e0a7418c42cb8a594bBlock Operator
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