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 3070918 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3072309 epoch_slot_no: 5109 block_no: 3070774 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2019-09-05 02:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5046c72be54f01442f0aec19b011901201991ab05391dbc56627be789d9aa73Block Operator
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