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 3068026 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3069417 epoch_slot_no: 2217 block_no: 3067882 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2405 time: 2019-09-04 10:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab3a2866cb35ad377118c6539a196aeaf7d832c043a1b739ea484cc670744c04Block Operator
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