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 3076763 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3078154 epoch_slot_no: 10954 block_no: 3076619 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1203 time: 2019-09-06 10:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8c89e60c2112b64bcc002b6098e90898b4dea13004d41f9776b00dac71f17f3Block Operator
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