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 3073456 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3074847 epoch_slot_no: 7647 block_no: 3073312 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2649 time: 2019-09-05 16:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7452424cd1ef59a846c1dad0ee9b6866c67615aee4518d7f0ebec19242fb6c2bBlock Operator
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