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 3079668 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3081059 epoch_slot_no: 13859 block_no: 3079524 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-09-07 02:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92632eef5657c8ad296f08ffbfb3237f39aaacc31244a053d337fc34d13d9ecdBlock Operator
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