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 3073056 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3074447 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 3072912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3474 time: 2019-09-05 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b08776b26d0d25635497db7f1d7b33507d70ef906555c1ced20efa9952b85b7Block Operator
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