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 3069246 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3070637 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 3069102 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4103 time: 2019-09-04 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf983dd0515bb076a897054b0a44be21c754c3352c622831f6f93f4a8addd6b71Block Operator
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