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 3068162 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3069553 epoch_slot_no: 2353 block_no: 3068018 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2265 time: 2019-09-04 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6889370917967591c6c30743d0e1e2c49995d6e5835bd9c055b44c6af95902bbBlock Operator
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