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 3070599 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3071990 epoch_slot_no: 4790 block_no: 3070455 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2415 time: 2019-09-05 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a12d9c945799272e16da76038077548e431c25be55686fbc3c6c1ce39ad05ffBlock Operator
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