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 3066053 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3067444 epoch_slot_no: 244 block_no: 3065909 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2728 time: 2019-09-03 23:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26b8d12e3f9b859e658676a0b68cd1fdc7e6c5348b5b89a18df9c261e46703fcBlock Operator
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