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 3079896 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3081287 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 3079752 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2019-09-07 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04bcc5a3da2c944627b361d1fabb0fb105fee428decca174060fca5496f7c427Block Operator
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