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 3071171 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3072562 epoch_slot_no: 5362 block_no: 3071027 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1984 time: 2019-09-05 03:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18a1268273008c5fe433dc93b0febd782c71819c5ec613f73a37f22cd9748e0bBlock Operator
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