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 3072809 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3074200 epoch_slot_no: 7000 block_no: 3072665 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-09-05 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b68fe8329b69b941334126b89162329429fded583cf5097a5c7b5cd80d613d1Block Operator
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