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 3071036 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3072427 epoch_slot_no: 5227 block_no: 3070892 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2019-09-05 02:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f1db02d2ab39153e754fce3aad9611565366815672048e811169f74b485bc14Block Operator
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