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 3072166 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3073557 epoch_slot_no: 6357 block_no: 3072022 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-09-05 09:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7647923c1cbfedee735cff2485e9e1558194e3bd3ecbdad516798f75c5d53d14Block Operator
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