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 3068330 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3069721 epoch_slot_no: 2521 block_no: 3068186 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2019-09-04 11:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33de56af6f6444e5324b2837866e00ac928408fd6d0f9d40cc7a0e405d316076Block Operator
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