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 3068465 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3069856 epoch_slot_no: 2656 block_no: 3068321 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1206 time: 2019-09-04 12:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x532d079a507a4dd5a4410528a8d0d965d0149cd684ae4ad1c4adf862ea58889dBlock Operator
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