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 3066747 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3068138 epoch_slot_no: 938 block_no: 3066603 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2019-09-04 02:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d1d5383d9558f11a5e644f37305ed0181b404350f0a87836ad76b38147fc754Block Operator
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