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 3076116 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3077507 epoch_slot_no: 10307 block_no: 3075972 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-06 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5705d1a76087e0560092f82b16fbbd1003aa2f8516c5d177c6260628b15a58ebBlock Operator
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