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 3074088 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3075479 epoch_slot_no: 8279 block_no: 3073944 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-09-05 19:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x416522065cb08af1afc6fc76724d280d57314a7ed9e35b9f61bf84a715c545ddBlock Operator
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