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 3068312 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3069703 epoch_slot_no: 2503 block_no: 3068168 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1887 time: 2019-09-04 11:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x113bb5b5bd2142daecb9126c95e1a604b688c151c85e95ee6d2876f563d5bfb4Block Operator
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