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 3068286 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3069677 epoch_slot_no: 2477 block_no: 3068142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1206 time: 2019-09-04 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbce8e800feb4fc70366538c841c4c49eba34ab7a46fb3f753e1879628aa8cd8eBlock Operator
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