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 3078236 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3079627 epoch_slot_no: 12427 block_no: 3078092 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-06 18:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fa771fc38aec12d61dc4cb462fdb3dabb91f30e6604bbcddf229defd79bf37dBlock Operator
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