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 3077490 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3078881 epoch_slot_no: 11681 block_no: 3077346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1564 time: 2019-09-06 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96393b971aa625446a83024be9658a8cb7eb5c4b80a6333d5cc9b5b5d78455fbBlock Operator
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