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 3078417 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3079808 epoch_slot_no: 12608 block_no: 3078273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-06 19:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa54467d9417065646190ba578307c338028d854f50fbed2a391361e4f4ef1c81Block Operator
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