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 3067956 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3069347 epoch_slot_no: 2147 block_no: 3067812 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1563 time: 2019-09-04 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x334f4ae4bb0766c086f3d057e2924e55636e1d88088fb62e01ce8a412a5fd45eBlock Operator
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