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 3065177 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3066569 epoch_slot_no: 20969 block_no: 3065034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-03 18:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c28397ec0c48ab871dc3baf79e6dbca074ef8d97bc47e721f0e4064b8d1462cBlock Operator
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