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 3065505 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3066897 epoch_slot_no: 21297 block_no: 3065362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4275 time: 2019-09-03 20:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73efe65832adaf7eee3f5800ba2d64e3454b571e86d34ff31abdce31e5d96b75Block Operator
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