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 3074043 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3075434 epoch_slot_no: 8234 block_no: 3073899 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3355 time: 2019-09-05 19:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72eaff83894a4652a64adc7df7d70fbfbdf29db56352015ee0a533024bc1c0edBlock Operator
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