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 3066505 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3067896 epoch_slot_no: 696 block_no: 3066361 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-09-04 01:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c247e03c47da22b867ba5b1140fdf0738d52a07e8e9b6fe8c63d77b43be589bBlock Operator
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