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 3067287 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3068678 epoch_slot_no: 1478 block_no: 3067143 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-09-04 05:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x583370032b6e8f3706bb236b922a76bb3ef8369e4c8613b8e461a63c38abf84aBlock Operator
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