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 3069998 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3071389 epoch_slot_no: 4189 block_no: 3069854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2019-09-04 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c43d6d26de5d948a9cc0f1fd94090557bf858750fd17d6ee2deeb40e29977c7Block Operator
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