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 3078662 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3080053 epoch_slot_no: 12853 block_no: 3078518 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1317 time: 2019-09-06 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad22ae2e076785afd250bd58ac1923ba874885c986b74c4bdcad5741285226f2Block Operator
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