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 3073063 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3074454 epoch_slot_no: 7254 block_no: 3072919 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1274 time: 2019-09-05 14:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c3c49e7acbead12ce9489175933d45355b7e4656fc7dc8ab5876c07c1ac33a1Block Operator
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