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 3069547 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3070938 epoch_slot_no: 3738 block_no: 3069403 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4621 time: 2019-09-04 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f68fa7854c7f54a3ee30f33d017d8a9256ae667e5bcb9819278199ec6900cedBlock Operator
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