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 3067214 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3068605 epoch_slot_no: 1405 block_no: 3067070 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2244 time: 2019-09-04 05:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf754df378c2e00265262555aa9b18fa6472b2a0e8c8d16976aeaa7da95cf8400Block Operator
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