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 3069486 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3070877 epoch_slot_no: 3677 block_no: 3069342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3115 time: 2019-09-04 18:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea0035e8bd52d60b01e207dd82df8bf603b298357c5106ffb8b88e5f607f7ef0Block Operator
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