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 3073772 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3075163 epoch_slot_no: 7963 block_no: 3073628 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1631 time: 2019-09-05 17:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4f4328bdb703a4ef55cf6dd2220f0650fcf6ffe3ca940274ba0426ba557a669Block Operator
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