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 3067446 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3068837 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 3067302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5736 time: 2019-09-04 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1007b517518a82149b702a77c83e76c8d6f35e92717f6b64c7a7e2d1fa96cd46Block Operator
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