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 3072929 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3074320 epoch_slot_no: 7120 block_no: 3072785 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2374 time: 2019-09-05 13:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4a94e0f52cb154ce626e916859cb3c0c790bacb95ea59bf1a59e4a0918f3b2dBlock Operator
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