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 3077112 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3078503 epoch_slot_no: 11303 block_no: 3076968 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2171 time: 2019-09-06 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdce4ea8b996bf386c54d2e68cce4f8fbde303592f492255531c3b2297f5fdaf7Block Operator
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