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 3066535 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3067926 epoch_slot_no: 726 block_no: 3066391 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1698 time: 2019-09-04 01:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe81120da5dcb37d3da4c023b54432e8e0ca3ec48c402e12112315ab62d26fc72Block Operator
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