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 3066697 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3068088 epoch_slot_no: 888 block_no: 3066553 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1576 time: 2019-09-04 02:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x929e0a43c0ad30af51ee0a5e7f8166db0ee758d7fcfefb8ddedfdeca76fd71d3Block Operator
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