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 3066581 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3067972 epoch_slot_no: 772 block_no: 3066437 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1981 time: 2019-09-04 02:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2889d532b74fd04ed1051c975a4999fdc7dad7542556296e445935c6ef5203f3Block Operator
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