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 3071937 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3073328 epoch_slot_no: 6128 block_no: 3071793 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-09-05 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaba4decff341df855205b4deb5c71516a4237212363af5213835a04411f837c6Block Operator
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