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 3077097 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3078488 epoch_slot_no: 11288 block_no: 3076953 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3293 time: 2019-09-06 12:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d80851c5996161ce1b1ec7a6af2e43fad4efc9f349381ad2968faf2382f2421Block Operator
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