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 3075522 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3076913 epoch_slot_no: 9713 block_no: 3075378 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-06 03:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75334cfa7070e13142ff6bc7c0e23bcfae9ea757c7fd5535ce11d70c7554a1eaBlock Operator
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