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 3071649 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3073040 epoch_slot_no: 5840 block_no: 3071505 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-09-05 06:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e809e481bc3b69df3d062c949b2b6a1ca68ffa08118b1f7e5da535671f72bebBlock Operator
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