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 3078165 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3079556 epoch_slot_no: 12356 block_no: 3078021 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2048 time: 2019-09-06 18:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92349d6225665be758f974cdf5cc86b0d89625b2dfda5479c5dad8e4d4b7ff32Block Operator
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