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 3068808 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3070199 epoch_slot_no: 2999 block_no: 3068664 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2047 time: 2019-09-04 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5a1eac48d1babb4449dbb054c47954ac4570a7149eeba0f38e37b1ad261f687Block Operator
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