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 3078119 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3079510 epoch_slot_no: 12310 block_no: 3077975 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-09-06 18:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb56d06bc2c6fc3c705a478fb078ae2930e7ef9d6d6372cc1dbe2756274e57ac5Block Operator
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