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 3073862 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3075253 epoch_slot_no: 8053 block_no: 3073718 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1545 time: 2019-09-05 18:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8f96d1037e4c0ab3903d7e305e215ec7691c77e9afd3c9de1425c89d7831debBlock Operator
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