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 3065780 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3067172 epoch_slot_no: 21572 block_no: 3065637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3146 time: 2019-09-03 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1f5c3b1d4fe3c3cb389695b24309576373d2bd00a95728322b7ed5adf19e664Block Operator
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