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 3069786 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3071177 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 3069642 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3927 time: 2019-09-04 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86fac73c3951569c6dc95a8e7fbbc8cd93c3e46f5c90b317c51a0fb884a5550eBlock Operator
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