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 3066129 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3067520 epoch_slot_no: 320 block_no: 3065985 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2566 time: 2019-09-03 23:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4cb0051d109e512fc19a5981cb37db673b667712758d511391c1e2ed5344285Block Operator
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