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 3078115 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3079506 epoch_slot_no: 12306 block_no: 3077971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-06 18:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87b0797401bb6397582c2bbf3514128ef37a01c04c3c18579e940716278a0bfaBlock Operator
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