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 3073938 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3075329 epoch_slot_no: 8129 block_no: 3073794 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2019-09-05 18:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92c304293fa9a0c1be9892df180612efe9b4c13899b540d24b7370c53ee488f4Block Operator
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