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 3073851 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3075242 epoch_slot_no: 8042 block_no: 3073707 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-09-05 18:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3215f1a3f7ce1d12787b1c4f08bc8f699a0e41372ba32840364b927c2151c699Block Operator
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