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 3068041 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3069432 epoch_slot_no: 2232 block_no: 3067897 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2266 time: 2019-09-04 10:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad81a9d78f2a897c76dbdbea035d582672aa4e1a7aecbfc6b8128a50375a840eBlock Operator
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