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 3073591 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3074982 epoch_slot_no: 7782 block_no: 3073447 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2682 time: 2019-09-05 16:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ce41ed4955fbc2bdfc3a6e964e5874755d6ca56dc89581a9bf0a24dcd6a1b9fBlock Operator
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