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 3067853 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3069244 epoch_slot_no: 2044 block_no: 3067709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-04 09:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68bf406064205e6cbe4bd1e27e3a9eb032238dba4dd8f555b8b46b5370e96f62Block Operator
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