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 3078126 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3079517 epoch_slot_no: 12317 block_no: 3077982 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 956 time: 2019-09-06 18:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x128cf6fe1ceddd33c6dfae990c696120df8c416c10ac134e7b346b843c3e0366Block Operator
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