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 3070828 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3072219 epoch_slot_no: 5019 block_no: 3070684 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-09-05 01:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b059682e54986f39db5a63a07e2208b62bf7f2583c0d9eb16380a41351e6c7bBlock Operator
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