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 3068394 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3069785 epoch_slot_no: 2585 block_no: 3068250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1206 time: 2019-09-04 12:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed2475d24bd8ccd99f8a062b2c3fae44abca6500bc2fd84d9adf27fce9a5ae6cBlock Operator
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