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 3079669 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3081060 epoch_slot_no: 13860 block_no: 3079525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-09-07 02:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab3b2a673a5e8ba968c678317892b43eceb225a15b17537d6b683f61c227c7e6Block Operator
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