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 3066099 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3067490 epoch_slot_no: 290 block_no: 3065955 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1358 time: 2019-09-03 23:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf02d86d6a31607cf3499a752c10cf60599157c8d293b7c89e35eef17451a7dbbBlock Operator
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