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 3073486 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3074877 epoch_slot_no: 7677 block_no: 3073342 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-09-05 16:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0c7e52a37d4c6b6850ff21571d305d3c1d7c565703467101fc2767434fdac30Block Operator
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