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 3067906 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3069297 epoch_slot_no: 2097 block_no: 3067762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1341 time: 2019-09-04 09:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15dfc5395f06a884cfeefb0d0e5229982f1c057d8d5ed95e72fb1ea136a7d768Block Operator
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