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 3073956 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3075347 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 3073812 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2434 time: 2019-09-05 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x418df7d484b52535e143511265ed85e9985d6ee7a2c14a5b73a69184a05b7ed9Block Operator
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