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 3072762 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3074153 epoch_slot_no: 6953 block_no: 3072618 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-09-05 12:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e6b21fc14446256055db09b88aea169845b555586d68e7391f4063a40b256b6Block Operator
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