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 3075442 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3076833 epoch_slot_no: 9633 block_no: 3075298 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4677 time: 2019-09-06 03:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37878336b15423a6b4af3235010c1cd66d228a0fb297206d413cc69ac92b80c9Block Operator
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