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 3077166 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3078557 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 3077022 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3553 time: 2019-09-06 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9c61f0b3c046a2a1a2b83156bd8ff015e34b1959a7ec20343ee4a65b559eef0Block Operator
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