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 3068287 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3069678 epoch_slot_no: 2478 block_no: 3068143 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1576 time: 2019-09-04 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7acff7ecb27a93947f456adb930e2076ae7f6a8e8ac07c0a466983091a151b9dBlock Operator
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