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 3067741 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3069132 epoch_slot_no: 1932 block_no: 3067597 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1575 time: 2019-09-04 08:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4def0960a5aee736db4ef03f080d0afbb20b3b9e279decdeab6334d7d4c23de4Block Operator
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