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 3075006 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3076397 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 3074862 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4264 time: 2019-09-06 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4c5cadd8d67c828ab595cbee1a3ae38485880424d86bd9496ad791ca0be9fdfBlock Operator
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