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 3077940 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3079331 epoch_slot_no: 12131 block_no: 3077796 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2073 time: 2019-09-06 17:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfef592269e9661549e5b0882144e91c75339c2aab26e54c6cf05416091588ca3Block Operator
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