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 3072155 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3073546 epoch_slot_no: 6346 block_no: 3072011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-09-05 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c94e968e590c7d66784130b6edea26f700b48bd5826029edeb556c76a10c390Block Operator
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