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 3074840 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3076231 epoch_slot_no: 9031 block_no: 3074696 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1728 time: 2019-09-05 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c5d3c30598146f05ddf62b18f0d1c7831ebc2239a10e26f79a8c7a025be5b5cBlock Operator
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