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 3074961 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3076352 epoch_slot_no: 9152 block_no: 3074817 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2216 time: 2019-09-06 00:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eb63cccebb51365eb057c6edd13664339b73d9ea20d991364ee20f9fe6c0878Block Operator
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