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 3065631 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3067023 epoch_slot_no: 21423 block_no: 3065488 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-03 20:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x177badd57d1bf9ec1aaf719fc1f4515db894c7173aaee55e29cbce9093ecfc96Block Operator
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