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 3075592 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3076983 epoch_slot_no: 9783 block_no: 3075448 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-06 04:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7d442e7d1566e8178622627c6d3266bc952a3aca7f21834e6dbdd5d74c2996fBlock Operator
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