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 3065561 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3066953 epoch_slot_no: 21353 block_no: 3065418 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3021 time: 2019-09-03 20:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ff09cb1bfd8ef49cb6369507b1ce89c62f779083f891322e9ef12ca5807485aBlock Operator
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