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 3076048 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3077439 epoch_slot_no: 10239 block_no: 3075904 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2386 time: 2019-09-06 06:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe330cd107983c9bad3a18f18b17782060f05e495e3b4d173e37232c7ceb741d4Block Operator
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