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 3073234 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3074625 epoch_slot_no: 7425 block_no: 3073090 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-09-05 14:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8d1ed98b58c36ad090dbee3dc2a3ec7f9dc737cd9473e4020ea75e10cb1ebe3Block Operator
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