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 3068317 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3069708 epoch_slot_no: 2508 block_no: 3068173 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2019-09-04 11:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x635ff3e3ad2988017be76badcc50f6398e0c5bfd4e8f8f57c642a33e8da48f52Block Operator
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