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 3076465 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3077856 epoch_slot_no: 10656 block_no: 3076321 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-09-06 08:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa366b61c62fa687cac2db184548153263a2302456780bed9b7b9f6d37018991fBlock Operator
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