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 3078075 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3079466 epoch_slot_no: 12266 block_no: 3077931 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2632 time: 2019-09-06 17:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda8ffbccec7e15f4d1893843efcda550eab4fb2078f39ee1eb3c53326a830946Block Operator
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