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 3065208 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3066600 epoch_slot_no: 21000 block_no: 3065065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2205 time: 2019-09-03 18:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9db754ab897f5eeb9fc27a6d3e19ec8ca442ef05be1d63500a73cf7abdd6e65fBlock Operator
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