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 3067297 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3068688 epoch_slot_no: 1488 block_no: 3067153 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1362 time: 2019-09-04 06:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe64fff8579dc79468cf7e8432aa12576fbeb20f770797b5585d05c6640647a83Block Operator
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