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 3072027 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3073418 epoch_slot_no: 6218 block_no: 3071883 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2404 time: 2019-09-05 08:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6514a3a8fa9163a02b6fd7ecbfbee450b3743e3da5d17292f36ffab1dc1ec73fBlock Operator
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