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 3065510 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3066902 epoch_slot_no: 21302 block_no: 3065367 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3018 time: 2019-09-03 20:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93bae4c93da0f7b707d5ace4e969660e3240e24b1ffd0b1b1667cd358bea53f7Block Operator
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