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 3078246 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3079637 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 3078102 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4638 time: 2019-09-06 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22faefb2236c2528f9f21f4d2f250b932c6f368cd104a8930c5f541de9cbb935Block Operator
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