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 3069531 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3070922 epoch_slot_no: 3722 block_no: 3069387 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-04 18:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd420da022599fa3f8dc5a75549e3a7b08bd4652284b9336211eac792468426e0Block Operator
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