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 3072403 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3073794 epoch_slot_no: 6594 block_no: 3072259 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1423 time: 2019-09-05 10:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03b4784258d66aee1e6e596ad110b9ac78df87d637b13e47af2dd5f4d03aef75Block Operator
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