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 3073636 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3075027 epoch_slot_no: 7827 block_no: 3073492 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2091 time: 2019-09-05 17:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e192841b0e7e3a6e7943dcc609245ff16bb0a8d07b8eb0a99232cebd65627cfBlock Operator
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