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 3079482 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3080873 epoch_slot_no: 13673 block_no: 3079338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-09-07 01:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9009d14411a0e7f280442977f23fbaaa4495109d9f4f0e36994742a73592d5bBlock Operator
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