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 3071627 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3073018 epoch_slot_no: 5818 block_no: 3071483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-09-05 06:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7852fa9f7715ad4fff56e68f2a71f25fe48628371ea53f1f54967d6604e67f47Block Operator
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