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 3074825 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3076216 epoch_slot_no: 9016 block_no: 3074681 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2050 time: 2019-09-05 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x658f9c3db58276b979a605fc5f9b855e8f403b0f4af58ea7b17e04543fe358e4Block Operator
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