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 3069565 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3070956 epoch_slot_no: 3756 block_no: 3069421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-09-04 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb64c3e5657258e29a4543b108b299c9e9151c03f0baa0d915149d8d8078a840aBlock Operator
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