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 3068072 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3069463 epoch_slot_no: 2263 block_no: 3067928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2068 time: 2019-09-04 10:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7e7b56a70f85b33f0128e8e16aa94f6b3e617d093855c04c0c90dc2618000ddBlock Operator
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