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 3073746 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3075137 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3073602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2983 time: 2019-09-05 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5c27ea3c3df252766a87a1bc957ef37173e807f94a22b54cb9f30f7c8d0e6d0Block Operator
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