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 3070799 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3072190 epoch_slot_no: 4990 block_no: 3070655 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-09-05 01:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dea885f90b63ffe66a71b9f0ef8cf72d87f9fb96bb22dec52d05e4b025527eaBlock Operator
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