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 3068658 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3070049 epoch_slot_no: 2849 block_no: 3068514 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1636 time: 2019-09-04 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18062cde7ee61065b7ea31a0e1941f251dac8db224d2f3ae1e333c64ecbb53efBlock Operator
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