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 3078436 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3079827 epoch_slot_no: 12627 block_no: 3078292 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3226 time: 2019-09-06 19:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dea41c3410f1438e6f30568269c6b27207b0da0ef939e294374e55db07c6539Block Operator
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