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 3070875 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3072266 epoch_slot_no: 5066 block_no: 3070731 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-09-05 01:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23b16f31c80f5a8db7a792603de3d97168375795503e4f6fef0e8b812075226fBlock Operator
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