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 3065419 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3066811 epoch_slot_no: 21211 block_no: 3065276 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-09-03 19:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb54eab062c8aaa9f5573b6d3288a4bcb21de6a9d48d9860785cfb2aaad731f82Block Operator
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