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 3071766 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3073157 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 3071622 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4958 time: 2019-09-05 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe212a1d19cdaac88f4033d6c9cf2b6d193aa8d126f0e532beed5d0c421ef8e0fBlock Operator
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