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 3075396 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3076787 epoch_slot_no: 9587 block_no: 3075252 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4694 time: 2019-09-06 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0f232c257c7b0073fff4dc10e579247114dff890be1252966f867b1d7ee6617Block Operator
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