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 3079326 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3080717 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 3079182 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6199 time: 2019-09-07 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4778b528620273684c1b19e35c210a46692e20f65089bd68caf83a74c593e66Block Operator
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