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 3076407 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3077798 epoch_slot_no: 10598 block_no: 3076263 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 944 time: 2019-09-06 08:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadc43597e05ff3afc8a719c809dd7e8d86986b47afcc074a69f0967673c32553Block Operator
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