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 3073998 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3075389 epoch_slot_no: 8189 block_no: 3073854 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2388 time: 2019-09-05 19:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd97bfbc57808ea167168ae174ba3c9039c6f1f81e302f9ee4cb600634e6c6be7Block Operator
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